[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The income tax department has detected a fraud involving unauthorised use of permanent account numbers (PAN) by individuals to claim house rent allowance when they were not even tenants. So far, at least 8,000-10,000 high value cases have been detected with amounts running into Rs 10 lakh or more.The cases first came…
[ad_1] Tax benefits of NSC: The National Savings Certificate (NSC) is a government-backed scheme ideal for low-risk investors. It offers guaranteed returns and tax benefits. NSC certificates are available in electronic or passbook formats.Interest rate updateThe current interest rate for NSC stands at 7.7% for the quarter from April to June 2024. It’s important to…
[ad_1] POTD vs bank tax-saving FDs: Every quarter, the government updates the interest rates of small savings schemes. For the April-June 2024 period, the rates remain unchanged for all 10 schemes, including the 5-year Post Office Time Deposit (POTD). Additionally, many banks provide tax-saving benefits on 5-year fixed deposits.As per an ET, here’s how the…
[ad_1] Fixed deposits: Tax-saving fixed deposits (FDs) enable senior citizens to avail a tax deduction of up to Rs 1.5 lakh under Section 80C of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The interest earned on fixed deposits typically incurs taxes. However, senior citizens have the opportunity to generate tax-exempt returns from tax-saving FDs. To understand how it…
[ad_1] Senior citizen tax-saving FDs: As you age, it’s best to pick safer investments, experts say. That’s why many senior citizens like putting their money in stable options like bank fixed deposits (FDs). Plus, investing in five-year tax-saving bank FDs gives you tax perks. However, it is important to note only those who stick with…
[ad_1] Income Tax Changes Budget 2024: In the recent Budget 2024 speech, the Finance Minister kept the Section 80C tax deduction limit unchanged. The maximum limit for claiming tax benefits under Section 80C remains at Rs 1.5 lakh for the current fiscal year 2023-24 and will stay the same for individuals looking to save on…
