Rohan Mehta 
Form 10E is the mandatory online form to claim Section 89(1) relief on salary arrears. File it before your ITR, compute relief under Rule 21A, and know what changes when Section 157 takes over.
Leave encashment at retirement can be tax-free up to Rs 25 lakh for private employees and fully tax-free for government employees. Four-limit formula, Section 19 mapping, FAQs.
Buying property worth Rs 50 lakh or more? The buyer must deduct 1% TDS under Section 194-IA, file Form 26QB within 30 days and issue Form 16B. Full rules with worked examples.
Salaried employees and pensioners get Rs 75,000 off taxable salary in the new regime and Rs 50,000 in the old regime for FY 2026-27 — automatically, with no proof. Who can claim, zero-tax math, worked examples.
Savings-account interest up to ₹10,000 is deductible under 80TTA — now merged into Section 153 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. Who can claim it, what qualifies, and why it vanishes in the new regime.
Senior citizens get higher exemption limits (Rs 3 lakh / Rs 5 lakh in the old regime), Rs 1 lakh 80TTB deduction, Rs 50,000 80D deduction, no advance tax, and zero tax up to Rs 12 lakh in the new regime. Full 2026 guide.
New regime or old regime for FY 2026-27? Compare slabs, deductions, break-even points at Rs 15/20/25 lakh salaries, and three worked examples to pick the one that saves you more.
Gratuity up to ₹20 lakh is tax-free over your whole career. This guide covers the 15/26 formula, covered vs not-covered rules, the lifetime limit, and what changed under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Q2 TDS statements for July-September 2026 are due 31 October 2026. Which form to file, the Rs 200/day late fee, and the new form numbers under the 2025 Act.
CBDT extended the tax audit report deadline to 21 Oct 2026 and audit-case ITR to 21 Nov 2026. Who is covered, which forms apply, and what happens if you miss it.