Tax (25 articles)

This article explains the concept of tax deferment and how it helps you convert income into capital gains that improve returns.
Published: 24 May 2023
5 MIN READ

This article shows the impact of the new 20% TCS rule on all investments under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme from 1st July 2023 onwards.
Published: 19 April 2023
5 MIN READ

This article shows the latest Cost Inflation Index (CII) value for FY 2023-24. A table of historical values is also available.
Published: 13 April 2023
4 MIN READ

This article describes how to use the Arthgyaan goal-based investing tool as a calculator to determine if switching to the New Tax Regime makes sense.
Published: 1 April 2023
5 MIN READ

This article describes a tweak that investors can implement to plan taxes more efficiently, given that non-equity funds will be taxed at slab rates after 1st April 2023.
Published: 29 March 2023
5 MIN READ

This article shows the way forward for investors in debt, gold, hybrid and international funds which have lost indexation benefits on units purchased after 1st April 2023.
Published: 26 March 2023
9 MIN READ

This article discusses the mechanics and tax exemption rules applicable to US-based NRIs who wish to gift money to their parents in India.
Published: 4 January 2023
6 MIN READ

This post sifts through 38 options to find the best ELSS funds for investing in 2023.
Published: 1 January 2023
5 MIN READ

This article discusses a new category of ELSS funds relaunched in India that are run as index funds. Should investors invest in ELSS index funds for tax-saving purposes?
Published: 28 December 2022
5 MIN READ

This article shows you how the concept of indexation lowers the capital gains tax you pay when you sell debt mutual funds.
Published: 23 November 2022
9 MIN READ

This article settles the question of which type of capital gain calculation is better - debt-type funds taxed at 20% with indexation vs equity-type at 10%.
Published: 21 September 2022
6 MIN READ

This article shows you if it is better to take advantage of Section 80CCD to save up to 15,000 tax by investing in NPS Tier 1.
Published: 11 September 2022
8 MIN READ

This article discusses the Section 54EC exemption available for property sale: conditions applicable and worked-out examples.
Published: 14 August 2022
5 MIN READ

This article explains the concept of equity LTCG grandfathering in detail with multiple case studies and examples.
Published: 27 July 2022
7 MIN READ

This article shows how to save capital gains taxes under income tax Section 54F when you sell other assets to raise money to buy your first or second house.
Published: 10 July 2022
9 MIN READ

This article lists the latest as well as historical Cost Inflation Index (CII) values and shows you how to use CII for calculating capital gains tax.
Published: 29 June 2022
6 MIN READ

A common dilemma of investors is whether they should invest in the name of their children for goals like college education.
Published: 20 April 2022
10 MIN READ

This article shows what steps investors should take in April at the beginning of the financial year.
Published: 1 April 2022
12 MIN READ

At the end of the financial year, you need to complete some essential tasks and opportunities related to personal finance. Here’s a small list.
Published: 13 March 2022
5 MIN READ

This article shows you the steps to follow to once you become an NRI regarding your accounts in India.
Published: 2 February 2022
15 MIN READ

This article talks about understanding capital gains tax calculations and computing offsets vs other income.
Published: 28 January 2022
13 MIN READ

This post targets explicitly new investors who are getting started with investing. We cover the most common, i.e. 80C, 80D, HRA, home loan and educational loan interest deductions.
Published: 18 January 2022
12 MIN READ

This article talks about one of the most basic ways of saving tax and how to plan the deductions smartly.
Published: 5 January 2022
13 MIN READ

This post sifts through 38 options to find the best ELSS funds for investing in 2022.
Published: 1 January 2022
4 MIN READ

This post discusses the concept of tax calculations and tax harvesting in a simple manner.
Published: 1 September 2021
12 MIN READ
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