Income Tax: Fewer than 30 days are remaining before the September 15 deadline to file the income tax return (ITR) for FY 2024-25. It is crucial for taxpayers to use the correct income tax return form to avoid rejection at the time of filing it. Notably, the income tax department has released the excel utilities…
A popular sugar substitute, sucralose, may interfere with certain cancer treatments, revealed a new research. Sucralose is used as an artificial sweetener by individuals who are trying to lose weight or manage their blood sugar levels. The research by the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre said that cancer patients who use sucralose,…
Iga Swiatek, World No. 3 delivered a commanding performance, defeating Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 in straight sets in the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open on Sunday (August 17). This victory marks Swiatek’s maiden appearance in the Cincinnati final, a significant milestone in her illustrious career. The Polish star now awaits the winner of the Veronika…
Before opening a fixed deposit (FD) account, it is advisable to compare the interest rates offered by different banks for the same duration. Although most banks offer almost similar interest on their fixed deposits but a tiny variation of 50 basis points may bring a significant difference to the overall return over a long period of…
Income Tax Return: Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is an important obligation for every taxpayer in India. It allows them to report income, claim deductions, and pay any pending taxes. The Annual Information Statement (AIS) has been introduced to ensure transparency and accountability in the process. Here’s everything you need to know about AIS…
I have been living and working in Australia since 2015. I have an NRE account in India. I only have investments in mutual funds in India and NRE interest income. I’m redeeming units of a flexi cap mutual fund in which I had invested in 2019. Is it true that if tax deducted at source…
ITR Filing: Millions of taxpayers across India are gearing up for the approaching income tax return (ITR) filing deadline, which is 15 September. Filing ITR is only half the job done. Once the taxpayers file their ITR, they need to verify it. After verification, it is processed by the tax department and once the processing…
One such tool is the Married Women’s Property Act (MWPA), 1874, an over 150-year-old law that remains one of the most underused financial safeguards in India. What is MWPA and why should women care? The MWPA allows a married man to take a life insurance policy and designate the proceeds solely to his wife and/or…
If you are a new investor considering investing in mutual funds, it is recommended that you consider systematic investment plans (SIPs). For the uninitiated, SIPs enable small investors to purchase mutual fund units at regular intervals, typically every month, every quarter, or every fortnight, across various price points. The data released by the Association of Mutual…
Google on Monday agreed to pay AUD 50 million (USD 35.8 million) to the country’s consumer watchdog after it was found that its deal with Australia’s two largest telecom operators to pre-install Google Search on Android phones — while excluding rival search engines — had hurt competition in the market. The Australian Competition and Consumer…
