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12 posts in `emi` tag
New RBI Rules: Simple Tips to Reduce Your Home Loan Interest
From 1 October 2025, RBI rules for floating home loans will help borrowers get faster benefit when their credit score or profile improves. Banks can cut the spread earlier, and credit scores will be updated more often, giving you a better chance to lower your home loan interest rate and EMI.
GST Removed on Insurance But Agents Are Paying the Price
The government has eliminated the 18% GST on life and health insurance premiums effective October 1, 2025. While this benefits customers by lowering costs, insurance agents—especially those working with private insurers—are facing commission cuts of up to 18% due to the loss of input tax credit. Public insurers are absorbing the GST cost, but private companies are passing it on to agents.
Request for Extension of Income Tax Filing Deadlines for AY 2025–26
Due to persistent technical issues with the Income Tax portal and delayed release of filing utilities, MP P.C. Gaddigoudar has formally requested the Finance Ministry to extend the due dates for filing returns and audit reports under Section 139(1) and 3CA/3CB-3CD for AY 2025–26. This blog highlights the proposed changes and why they matter to professionals and small businesses.
Income Tax in India: Are You Prepared for July 2025?
This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of the significant income tax changes coming into effect in India from July 1, 2025. It details the more attractive new tax regime with revised slabs and increased deductions, the extended ITR filing deadline, the mandate for Aadhaar in PAN applications, and the real-time PAN-bank linking system. Furthermore, it touches upon the updated ITR forms and the broader proposals of the Income Tax Bill 2025, offering taxpayers crucial insights for compliance and effective tax planning.
TDS & TCS Compliance Alert: What’s Changing from April 1, 2025?
The Union Budget 2025 makes substantial revisions to TDS and TCS laws, which will take effect on April 1, 2025. This blog gives a thorough discussion of the significant changes, their ramifications for various taxpayers, and practical ways to assure compliance. Stay informed and avoid fines with anything from reduced TDS rates to new crypto transaction restrictions.TDS revisions 2025, TCS regulations 2025, new tax rules 2025, TDS on cryptocurrency, TCS on international remittances, tax compliance 2025, ITR filing 2025, TDS on salary, and TDS for freelancers
New Tax Slabs in Budget 2025: Comprehensive Overview and Analysis
The most significant adjustment to income tax slabs brought about by the Union Budget 2025 was the exemption of income up to ₹12 lakhs from taxes. Additional changes include a higher standard deduction of ₹75,000 and lower tax rates for those making between ₹8 lakhs and ₹24 lakhs. The goals of these measures are to streamline the tax filing process, promote savings and investments, and give middle-class taxpayers financial relief. The new tax system and its effects on people and the economy as a whole are covered in this blog.
Union Budget 2025–2026: Key Highlights, Expectations, and Economic Impact
The Union Budget 2025–2026, to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025, is expected to set the financial roadmap for the coming fiscal year. Key areas of focus include changes in taxation, infrastructure development, digital economy growth, and social welfare programs. With rising expectations from businesses and taxpayers, this budget will play a crucial role in shaping India’s economic future. Stay tuned for key announcements and live updates on Budget Day.
The Income Tax Act's Section 168A: Guaranteeing Relief in Unprecedented Times
Section 168A of the Income Tax Act provides relief to taxpayers during emergencies like pandemics or natural disasters by allowing the government to extend tax-related deadlines. This section helps avoid penalties and reduces the compliance burden when normal operations are disrupted. It was widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic to extend deadlines for filing returns and completing assessments. While it offers temporary relief, the extensions are time-bound and rely on government notifications. This provision ensures flexibility for taxpayers during challenging times.
The 54th GST Council Meeting's Principal Results: Modifications and Explanations of the GST Tax Rates
The Indian GST structure saw substantial modifications as a consequence of the 54th GST Council Meeting, which was presided over by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on September 9, 2024. Important results included lower GST rates for medications used in cancer treatment, lower rates for certain foods, and a new GST rate for helicopter services. The introduction of e-invoicing for B2C transactions and the need for clarifications regarding input tax credit were also discussed at the discussion. The Council underlined the need of stakeholder engagement to guarantee that future changes are advantageous and sustainable for the economy, even though several decisions were postponed for more study.
Tax Benefits & Deductions: An All-Inclusive Guide
This blog post offers a thorough explanation of tax allowances and deductions, including company and personal deductions, along with instructions on how to claim them in order to reduce your tax liability.
Benefits of Budget 2024 for Salaried Individuals
The blog discusses the recent TCS rule change in Budget 2024, which brings relief to salaried individuals by reducing TDS deduction and simplifying the process of claiming credit for TCS paid on foreign remittances and other expenses.
Budget 2024 Highlights
In the 2024 budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced significant revisions to several critical tax sections, aimed at simplifying the tax regime and encouraging investment. Key changes include modifications to the angel tax provisions, Securities Transaction Tax (STT), Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG), Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG), and adjustments to income tax slabs. These reforms are expected to have a substantial impact on taxpayers and investors, offering potential benefits and incentives for compliance and investment. This synopsis delves into the detailed changes and their implications for different stakeholders.