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Planning last-minute investments to save taxes? Here's what all you can do

Income-tax slabs unchanged, but small taxpayers will enjoy procedural relief in filing ITR and resolution of disputes; High-income earners may feel the pinch though

Budget 2021: Finance Minister says to further ease filing of returns, details of \"capital gains from listed securities, dividend income, and interest from banks, post office, etc, will also be pre-filled\"

Union Budget 2021 Highlights: Congress leader P. Chidambaram said that the government had only marginally raised health funding, which when adjusted to inflation becomes nil

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has recommended the government to double the Public Provident Fund (PPF) contribution limit to Rs 3 lakh from Rs 1.5 lakh

The taxpayer, including individuals and businesses, is expecting government to not impose any new or additional tax, or cess for businesses in the upcoming Budget as the pandemic has already adversely affected all businesses, whether it is big or small

The finance minister has an unenvious task of balancing government's revenues, which have been hit by the pandemic, and boosting consumption to build on the green shoots of recovery seen in the economy

When is Union Budget 2021: Check budget speech timings, where to watch live streaming, live telecast channels, expectations from finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, income tax expectations, healthcare, railways, jobs, education, aviation sector expectations and other important details on 2021 Union Budget

Experts expect that further rally in the market may need the economy to regain its mojo for which the Union Budget will prove to be a ideal platform

How the FM can make it a 'never before' Budget. Top experts weigh in

\"One can claim HRA exemption and interest deduction on a housing loan simultaneously if one satisfies all of the conditions for claiming so,\" says Kapil Rana, Founder & Chairman, HostBooks Ltd. Let us understand the conditions that will allow you to claim both the tax benefits together

You can save taxes either by investing in government-notified products or by claiming exemptions on certain type of expenses. The lowdown

As many as 8,186 corporates have come on board with 10.50 lakh subscribers till October so far this year. It was 8.80 lakh last year in October from 6,795 corporates

In terms of tax benefits, there are not any exclusive schemes for women. Any individual can claim up to Rs 2 lakh as a tax deduction for interest paid on a home loan. In respect of principal repayment, an individual can claim a deduction up to Rs 1.5 lakh on a self occupied property

FM Sitharaman on her part has put forth the suggestions but the discretion lies with states and private organisations. At least some of them are expected to offer similar benefits

Unlike other schemes, you are not allowed to withdraw the entire amount accumulated in your NPS account on your retirement

In terms of returns, children's fund as a category has performed like many other diversified funds. However, all funds are not performing as expected and you need to be selective in picking the right one

Soon after the spread of coronavirus, FM Sitharaman, in a relief to the employees and employers, reduced the mandatory monthly EPF contribution to 10 per cent of the basic salary from 12 per cent for the months of May, June and July