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When filing returns, keep a tab on finer aspects

If your income exceeds the basic tax threshold, you are legally obligated to file tax returns.
Section: Money  | Friday, May 11, 2012 10:00 IST

54EC haze thickens: It’s one tribunal vs another

Confusion over the amount of exemption available on investments in Section 54EC bonds shows no signs of abating, more so since the income-tax tribunals are not in unison over the issue.
Section: Analysis  | Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:00 IST

Returns to TDS, Budget provisions have holes galore

Customarily, however, the government has used the forum to also announce direct and indirect tax amendments.
Section: Money  | Thursday, March 22, 2012 8:00 IST

Budget 2012: Minor tweaks; it’s discretion over valour

That the FM refrained from using the budget platform to dole out huge subsidies and other fiscal prolificacies in a bid to woo back the electorate was the best news in Budget 2012.
Section: Analysis  | Saturday, March 17, 2012 9:30 IST

Mutual funds ‘high’ way offers options galore

Mutual funds are one of the most effective wealth-building mechanisms. Note that I call it a mechanism and not an investment instrument.
Section: Analysis  | Wednesday, February 8, 2012 8:00 IST

Start the year with tax plan to optimise returns

It’s your hard-earned money and so, wouldn’t you want to put it to the best use?
Section: Money  | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:00 IST

Grab infra bonds before new tax code kicks in

In Budget 2010 the finance minister had announced a new deduction (Sec 80CCF) of Rs20,000 for investment in special infrastructure related bonds.
Section: Analysis  | Wednesday, December 21, 2011 10:00 IST

Beat inflation with ultra short-term income funds

If you are looking to diversify your portfolio by adding a dollop of debt investments, ultra short-term income funds could be a wise choice at this time.
Section: Money  | Wednesday, December 14, 2011 10:30 IST

Dual citizenship needn’t impact retirement dues

Dual citizenship is unrelated with the retirement benefits receivable from India and also is unconnected with where she or he lives.
Section: Money  | Wednesday, December 7, 2011 8:13 IST

Plan your taxes well before EET rolls in

With December already here, it’s time to start one’s tax planning exercise.
Section: Money  | Wednesday, December 7, 2011 8:09 IST
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