NRI Income Tax in India (2026): Slabs, TDS, Property Sale, DTAA & ITR Filing Guide
NRI income tax explained: who counts as an NRI, 2026 slabs, TDS on property sale and rent, DTAA relief, NRE/NRO rules, and which ITR form to file.
Rohan Mehta
HRA Exemption Calculation (2026): Formula, 8 Metro Cities & Old-Regime Rules
HRA exemption is the smallest of three amounts — HRA received, rent minus 10% of salary, and 50% or 40% of salary by city. Worked examples, the 8-city list from FY 2026-27, and old-regime rules explained simply.
Crypto Tax India (2026): 30% VDA Tax, 1% TDS & Schedule VDA Filing Guide
Crypto tax India: 30% flat tax on VDA gains, 1% TDS, no loss set-off, and Schedule VDA filing. Rates, worked examples, swaps, gifts and ITR steps explained.
Diwali Gift Tax (2026): Family Gifts Tax-Free, Friends’ Gifts Above Rs 50,000 Taxable
Diwali gifts from parents, siblings and in-laws are fully tax-free with no limit. Gifts from friends and cousins are tax-free only up to Rs 50,000 a year — cross it, and the whole amount is taxable. Here is how the rule works, with examples.
Diwali Bonus Tax (2026): Is Bonus Taxable? Employer Gift Rs 15,000 Limit Explained
Diwali bonus is fully taxable as salary. Employer gifts in kind are tax-free only below Rs 15,000 in Tax Year 2026-27; cash gifts are fully taxable. Worked example, slab impact and FAQs.
Dhanteras Gold Tax (2026): LTCG 12.5%, GST on Jewellery, ETF & SGB Rules Compared
Dhanteras 2026 gold tax guide: 12.5% LTCG after 24 months, 3% GST on gold + 5% on making charges, ETF 12-month rule, and the SGB Budget 2026 change.
Missed the Tax Audit Deadline? (21 Oct 2026): Section 271B Penalty and What to Do Now
Missed the 21 October 2026 tax audit report deadline? Here is how the Section 271B penalty works, when Section 273B reasonable cause saves you, and the exact steps to take before the 21 November ITR date.
HUF Income Tax (2026): Slabs, Benefits, HUF PAN & ITR Filing Guide
An HUF is taxed as a separate person with the same slabs as individuals – but it cannot claim the 87A rebate. Learn HUF slabs for FY 2025-26, deductions, how to form an HUF, and which ITR form to file.
Income Tax Act 2025: Complete Guide — Key Changes, New Section Numbers & What It Means for You
The Income Tax Act 2025 replaces the 1961 Act from 1 April 2026 — 536 sections, a single Tax Year, and new section numbers (80C to 123, 87A to 156), with tax rates unchanged.
Income Tax Audit (Tax Audit) 2026: 44AB Limits, Who Needs It, Forms 3CA/3CB/3CD, Due Dates and Penalties
Tax audit under Section 44AB (now Section 63): who needs it, the Rs 1 crore and Rs 50 lakh limits, Forms 3CA/3CB/3CD, 21 Oct 2026 report due date and penalties.