# savings
12 posts in `savings` tag

GST 2.0: A Game Changer for India? Simplified Taxes & Economic Boost
This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of India's GST 2.0, implemented on September 22, 2025. It details the key features, including the reduction of tax slabs to 5% and 18% (with a new 40% for luxury/sin goods), lower taxes on essential goods, durables, and automobiles, and increased prices for luxury items. The article identifies beneficiaries like everyday households, the middle class, farmers, healthcare consumers, and MSMEs. It also addresses potential challenges such as revenue shortfall, price pass-through issues, and transition headaches for businesses. Finally, it outlines expected economic ripples and crucial factors to monitor for the reform's success, concluding that GST 2.0 is a bold step towards simplifying life for millions. An appendix with sample MRP comparisons is also included.

Smart Property Moves: How Sections 54 and 54F Can Slash Your Tax Bill on Residential Property Sales (Latest Rules 2025)
Discover how Sections 54 and 54F of the Indian Income Tax Act provide crucial tax exemptions on Long-Term Capital Gains from property sales. This comprehensive guide covers the latest rules for 2025, including the new ₹10 Crore cap and the two-house option under Section 54, offering practical examples and a step-by-step plan for effective tax planning.
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Your Wallet's Choice: 8 Reasons to Stick with the Old Tax Regime for FY 2024-25
This detailed blog post explores 8 compelling reasons why India's Old Tax Regime remains a more financially attractive option for many taxpayers in FY 2024-25. It breaks down crucial benefits like Section 80C investments, home loan interest, health insurance premiums, and other key deductions/exemptions, illustrating how these can lead to significant tax savings despite the New Tax Regime's lower rates

Claiming 80E: Education Loan Interest Tax Deduction Guide
This comprehensive blog post demystifies Section 80E of the Indian Income Tax Act, which allows individuals to claim deductions on the interest paid on education loans. It details who can claim, eligible loans, the eight-year deduction window, and the crucial distinction between principal and interest. The post emphasizes the importance of accurate documentation, such as annual interest certificates, and provides actionable strategies to match figures with lender data and navigate ITR forms correctly, thereby avoiding common pitfalls that lead to tax scrutiny. Ultimately, it equips taxpayers with the knowledge to maximize their Section 80E benefits confidently.

Easy Guide: Selling Your House? How to Save Tax with Section 54!
This blog provides a simple guide to Income Tax Section 54, explaining how individuals and HUFs can save tax on long-term capital gains from selling a residential house by reinvesting in a new one. It covers the core conditions, timelines, and the use of the Capital Gains Account Scheme. The main focus is on the crucial update allowing exemption for investing in two houses (if capital gain is up to ₹2 Crore), emphasizing that this benefit can be used only once in a lifetime. The post highlights common pitfalls and advises on documentation and expert consultation.

Easy Guide: Selling Your House? How to Save Tax with Section 54!
This blog provides a simple guide to Income Tax Section 54, explaining how individuals and HUFs can save tax on long-term capital gains from selling a residential house by reinvesting in a new one. It covers the core conditions, timelines, and the use of the Capital Gains Account Scheme. The main focus is on the crucial update allowing exemption for investing in two houses (if capital gain is up to ₹2 Crore), emphasizing that this benefit can be used only once in a lifetime. The post highlights common pitfalls and advises on documentation and expert consultation.

Easy Guide: Selling Your House? How to Save Tax with Section 54!
This blog provides a simple guide to Income Tax Section 54, explaining how individuals and HUFs can save tax on long-term capital gains from selling a residential house by reinvesting in a new one. It covers the core conditions, timelines, and the use of the Capital Gains Account Scheme. The main focus is on the crucial update allowing exemption for investing in two houses (if capital gain is up to ₹2 Crore), emphasizing that this benefit can be used only once in a lifetime. The post highlights common pitfalls and advises on documentation and expert consultation.

Old Tax Regime Benefits: Essential Deductions (80E, 80G, 80TTA, 80TTB) Beyond 80C
This blog post delves into crucial tax-saving sections beyond the popular 80C, specifically detailing Sections 80E (education loan interest), 80G (donations), 80TTA (savings interest for non-seniors), and 80TTB (interest on deposits for senior citizens). It explains who can claim these, their limits, and, most importantly, their non-applicability under the New Tax Regime for FY 2024-25. The post encourages taxpayers to compare regimes carefully and highlights myitronline's services for expert assistance.

Significant Form 16 Updates for FY 2024-25: A Brief Overview!
This blog provides a concise overview of the significant updates to Form 16 for salaried employees in the Financial Year 2024-25. It highlights the increased standard deduction and improved NPS benefits under the new tax regime, along with the inclusion of other TDS/TCS information, guiding taxpayers on what to expect for their upcoming ITR filing.

How to Access Your PF When You're Unemployed: A Step-by-Step Guide.
This blog post serves as a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand guide for individuals in India facing unemployment and considering Provident Fund (PF) withdrawal. It clearly outlines the two main withdrawal options based on the duration of unemployment (75% after 1 month, 100% after 2 months) and provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the online application process via the EPFO portal. The article meticulously details essential prerequisites like active UAN and updated KYC (Aadhaar, PAN, Bank) and critically explains the tax implications of PF withdrawals, especially for those with less than five years of continuous service. It also covers common reasons for claim rejections and explores alternative financial strategies to consider before tapping into PF. The tone is empathetic and supportive, aiming to empower readers with the knowledge needed to manage their finances during a challenging period.

Start Your Tax Filing Now: ITR-1 & ITR-4 Excel Utilities for AY 2025-26 Released!
Big news for individual taxpayers and small businesses! The Income Tax Department has released the Excel Utilities for ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam) for Assessment Year 2025-26. This means you can now begin filing your income tax returns offline. This blog covers who can use these forms, the benefits of early filing, and how MYITRONLINE can provide seamless assistance.

Rectify Your ITR: Claim Forgotten Section 80C Deductions and Avoid Penalties
This blog post provides a comprehensive guide for taxpayers who have missed claiming eligible deductions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961, in their original Income Tax Return (ITR). It explains the importance of Section 80C, the concept of a Revised ITR, and offers a detailed step-by-step process for filing a revised return online. The article also emphasizes the significance of adhering to deadlines to avoid penalties and provides essential tips for a smooth filing experience, ensuring taxpayers can reclaim their rightful tax benefits