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How Many Days Does It Take for a Tax Refund to Be Credited?

Understanding the Legal Timelines, Practical Delays, and Tips to Speed Up Your Income Tax Refund in India

“A Paradise of Low Taxes”: Why Tech Entrepreneur Left Canada for Singapore

From Canada’s heavy tax burden to Singapore’s efficient systems and tropical charm, Meng To shares why he renewed his visa for another 3 years.

Understanding TDS: What Every Taxpayer Needs to Know

The Income Tax Department continues to emphasize the importance of Tax Deducted at Source...

Trump Tariff and Israel-Iran War Double Blow to Indian Basmati Exports, Rs 3,000 Crore Orders Stuck Amid Crisis

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, coupled with the lingering impact of former...

How to Check if a Property is Disputed or Litigated in India: 2025 Update

Property disputes in India are a significant legal concern—over 66% of civil court cases...

ITR Filing FY 2024-25: Capital Gains from Mutual Funds Taxable Under Both Old and New Regimes—Here’s How

As the window for Income Tax Return (ITR) filing for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26...

ITR Filing 2025: Old Regime May Invite Notices; ‘Other Deductions’ in New Regime Under Scanner

In a strong and clear advisory to taxpayers, the tax professional community has sounded...

Middle Class Hit Hard: Nearly 46% in Taxes Push Car Prices Up — 28% GST, 17% Cess, 1% TCS

A LinkedIn post has gone viral for exposing how buying a car in India...

Government May Allow SEZ Units to Sell in India by Paying Only Input Duty

The Ministry of Finance is reportedly considering allowing SEZ units to sell goods in...

Gold Imports at Zero Duty via Chloroauric Acid: A Loophole Costing Revenue and Damaging the Bullion Industry

In a development that has raised serious concerns within the Indian bullion trade and...

Are Luxury Watches ‘Personal Effects’? Customs Grapples with Smuggling Tactics

Indian Customs is facing a growing challenge in dealing with the import of ultra-luxury...

India’s Net Direct Tax Collection Sees Marginal Dip; Refunds Surge 58%

India’s net direct tax collections have witnessed a slight decline in the ongoing financial...

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