Tax Planning
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Navigate Indian tax laws, maximize deductions, and optimize your tax strategy. Stay compliant while minimizing your tax liability legally.
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How to Check Income Tax Refund Status 2026 (Step by Step)
Check your ITR refund status on the e-filing portal or NSDL in under 2 minutes. Covers every status message, why refunds are delayed in AY 2025-26, how to raise a reissue request, and how interest under section 244A is calculated.
Income Tax Calendar 2026-27: All Due Dates & Deadlines
Complete income tax due date calendar for AY 2026-27 / FY 2025-26: ITR filing deadlines, advance tax instalments, TDS/TCS payment and return dates, Form 16 issue date, and tax audit report deadline — with penalties for missing each.
TDS Rate Chart FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27): All Sections
Complete TDS rate chart for FY 2025-26 — every major section, updated threshold limits from Budget 2025, the higher rate when PAN is missing, and how to verify TDS in Form 26AS and AIS.
Capital Gains Tax India 2026: STCG, LTCG Rates & Calculator
Complete guide to capital gains tax in India 2026 — STCG vs LTCG rates across equity, property and gold, how to calculate, exemptions, and a capital gains calculator.
How to Save Capital Gains Tax on Property Sale in India
Legal ways to reduce or defer LTCG tax when selling property in India — Section 54, 54F, 54EC, CGAS, and the 12.5% vs 20%-with-indexation choice for pre-2024 purchases.
Indexation & CII Chart 2026: Capital Gains Calculation Guide
Cost Inflation Index (CII) table for FY 2025-26 (value: 376), how indexation reduces LTCG tax on property, when it still applies after July 2024, and a worked calculation.
Section 54, 54F & 54EC: Save LTCG Tax on Property in India
How Sections 54, 54F and 54EC of the Income Tax Act let you claim LTCG exemption on property sales — conditions, timelines, CGAS, and the ₹10 crore cap explained.
STCG & LTCG Tax on Shares and Mutual Funds India 2026
Tax on short-term and long-term capital gains on shares and mutual funds in India 2026: Section 111A, 112A, 20% STCG, 12.5% LTCG, ₹1.25L exemption, holding periods explained.
Income Tax Planning India 2026-27: Complete Salaried Guide
Step-by-step income tax planning for salaried Indians in 2026-27: choose your regime, use 80C/80D/NPS/HRA toolkit, worked examples at ₹10L and ₹15L salary. Full tax-saving roadmap.
HRA exemption 2026: calculate your tax-free amount (with examples)
HRA exemption formula: minimum of actual HRA, 50%/40% of basic, or rent minus 10% of basic. Real examples for Delhi, Mumbai, Pune salaries. Old regime only — how to claim and maximize.
NRI ITR Filing India 2026: Who Must File, Which Form, DTAA Benefits & Deadlines
NRIs must file ITR in India if income exceeds ₹2.5L. Use ITR-2 form. Deadline: July 31, 2026. DTAA saves double taxation. How to claim TDS refund on NRO interest and capital gains.
ITR filing deadline 2026: complete tax filing guide for Tax Year 2026-27
ITR deadline July 31, 2026 for salaried individuals. File yourself in 30 minutes. Budget 2026 changes: form-based deadlines, revised return fee ₹1,000-5,000. Which form, documents, 80C claims — all covered.
STT Rate Hike 2026: Complete Guide for Futures & Options Traders
Union Budget 2026 increased STT rates on F&O trading from April 2026. Learn about new rates, impact on trading costs, and strategies to adapt as an options and futures trader.
Section 80C tax-saving options 2026-27: the complete guide for salaried Indians
Section 80C covers EPF, ELSS, PPF, NPS, insurance, home loan principal — all within a ₹1.5 lakh annual limit. Ranked by lock-in, returns, and what actually makes sense to use.