Gilt Funds Taxation & Returns: What Investors Should Know
While investing in debt funds is less risky than equity, investors should still be wary of the two main types of risk that can affect returns - interest rate and…
Understanding Short-Term Capital Gains Tax on Mutual Fund Investments
When you redeem or sell a mutual fund investment, your profits are known as capital gains. Based on the holding period of the investment, capital gains can be divided into…
How to Minimize Capital Gains Tax on Property
Planning to sell a property but worried about the capital gains tax it would attract? You’re not alone. Many property owners tend to feel this way and wonder if there…
How to Calculate Advance Tax and Avoid Penalties in India
To run the country smoothly, the government needs a steady flow of revenue throughout the year. Since income tax is a major source of this revenue, relying on tax payments…
NPS Tier 1 vs Tier 2 – Which is Better for Your Tax Planning?
In 2004, the Government of India introduced the National Pension System (NPS) as a long-term savings scheme designed to provide individuals with financial security after they retire. Initially, only government…
NPS vs ELSS: Differences and Which is Better for Tax Saving?
Effective tax planning is a cornerstone of sound financial management. Among the various tax-saving investment options available in India, the National Pension System (NPS) and Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS)…