ITR filing: Stock market investors can use these tricks to lower income tax outgo

ITR filing: When filing your income tax return (ITR), it’s important to pick an investment plan that can save you money on taxes. So, while aiming for investment returns, don’t forget about potential tax savings. Understanding the tax implications of stock market investments is crucial for optimising returns. According to experts, individuals investing in the …

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Budget 2024: ITR deadline should be extended, says Hiren Thakkar of Hiren S Thakkar and Associates

Budget 2024 : The government undertook the rationalisation of income tax slabs and launched a new tax regime in which tax rates were highly reduced, addressing a long-standing need in the last Budget, says Hiren Thakkar, Proprietor, Hiren S Thakkar & Associates Chartered Accountants. In an interview with MintGenie, Thakkar said that in GST, there could …

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Income Tax Department considering drive to expedite refunds: Report

With 3.5 million tax refund cases currently delayed, the Income Tax (IT) Department is contemplating the organisation of campaigns aimed at aiding taxpayers. In addition to this, it is actively exploring alternative methods to expedite the refund processing, according to Financial Express.  The processing of I-T refunds faced challenges when it was done manually. To …

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ITR filing: Maharashtra, Gujarat among top 5 states with nearly 50% total income tax returns filed, reveals SBI Report

Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and West Bengal are the top 5 states, constituting 48 percent of the total income tax returns filed in AY23.  A research report by the State Bank of India has assessed the emerging trends from the recently-closed ITR filing process. The report revealed that a significant number of taxpayers have …

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