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What is the difference between section 112 and 112A of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

Section 112 Vs. 112A Income Tax  Section 112 and Section 112A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 address the taxation of long-term capital gains from the sale of listed equity shares or equity-oriented mutual funds. However, there are several distinctions between these two sections Section 112 Vs. 112A Income Tax. Applicability: Section 112 covers all… Read More »

What are the benefits of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS)?

Advantages of EPF and EPS   Advantages of EPF and EPS, The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) are social security schemes designed to provide financial security to employees during retirement or in the event of their unfortunate demise. These schemes offer several benefits, including: Retirement benefits: Upon retirement, employees receive a… Read More »

Does PF fall under the 80C tax deduction?

Tax deduction for PF under 80C Tax deduction for PF under 80C: Absolutely, contributions made by an individual towards the Provident Fund (PF) are eligible for tax deductions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. In a financial year, the maximum deduction allowed under Section 80C is Rs. 1.5 lakh, which includes contributions made… Read More »

Why TDS is deducted?

  Tax Deducted at Source   Tax Deducted at Source is deduct by the person making the payment to someone else (i.e. deductor) when the payment exceeds a certain threshold limit. The purpose of TDS is to collect tax at the source of income, rather than collecting it at the end of the year. TDS… Read More »

If toll tax is added to car hire bill on which amount TDS will be deducted?

If toll tax is added to car hire bill on which amount TDS will be deducted Yes, you are correct. TDS is not applicable on toll tax as it is not considered as income. Therefore, when toll tax is included in a car hire bill, TDS will not be deducted on it. TDS is only… Read More »

What does 80TTA exemption include?

80TTA exemption Exemption Under Section 80TTA of the Income Tax Act, individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) can avail a deduction on the interest earned from savings accounts. This deduction is capped at a maximum of Rs. 10,000. It applies to interest income earned from savings accounts held with banks, co-operative societies, and post offices.… Read More »

What are the benefits of filing Income Tax Return?

The benefits of filing Income Tax Return The benefits of filing Income Tax Return provides several benefits, including: Avoiding Penalties: Timely filing of ITR helps you avoid penalties and interest on unpaid taxes. Carry forward of losses: If you have incurred losses from business, profession, or capital gains, filing ITR allows you to carry forward… Read More »

Which allowances are taxable under the Income Tax rules of India?

Taxable allowances Taxable allowances, Under the Income Tax regulations in India, certain allowances are subject to taxation. Some of the commonly taxable allowances include: Dearness Allowance (DA): DA is an allowance provided to employees to offset the impact of inflation. It is fully taxable. House Rent Allowance (HRA) HRA is an allowance provided by employers… Read More »