8th Pay Commission: From old pension scheme to improved questionnaire – full list of demands by Govt staff body

The Staff Side of the National Council (Joint Consultative Machinery – NC JCM) has written to the , raising concerns about the current process for submitting memorandums. In the letter,…

The first 30 days of FY27: 7 smart money moves to make in April

Fast-forward a few months, and March often turns into a scramble—last-minute tax-saving, hurried investment decisions, and a feeling that things could have been handled better. But right now, in April,…

ITR filing for AY 2026-27: Don’t miss these crucial changes in Form 1

The government has notified Income Tax Return (ITR) forms for Financial Year 2025–26, effective from 1 April 2026, with certain updates to the old forms. The new Income Tax Act…

TDS exemption for senior citizens explained: Form 121 replaces Form 15H — key updates and mistakes to avoid

Senior citizens who are earning income below the basic exemption limit will no longer use Form 15H to avoid tax deducted at source (). Under the Income-tax Rules 2026, this…

DA hike: How much will your salary and pension increase this time?

Central government employees and pensioners have been waiting for the January 2026 dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) hike. With April now underway and no official word yet, many…

TDS, TCS new rules: Forms 138 and 140 replace old Forms 24Q and 26Q — here’s all you need to know

From 1 April 2026, Indian taxpayers have been introduced to major changes in the tax compliance framework, as the government rolled out the Income-tax Act, 2025, along with the ,…

Getting 8.2% on small savings? Don’t invest before these 5 key checks

As the new financial year begins, small savings investors have some clarity at least. The government has decided to keep , offering a sense of stability at a time when…

Income tax filing 2026: Which 5 key links should every taxpayer check now?

If you’ve logged into the income tax portal recently and felt things look a bit different, you’re not imagining it. With new tax rules in place and the system getting…

₹13 crore digital arrest scam: Ex-Delhi judge says awareness is your strongest defence— 6 ways to protect yourself

A 77-year-old Delhi retiree lost more than ₹13 crore in a sophisticated ‘digital arrest’ scam. In this case, fraudsters duped her by impersonating police officers and a judge through a…

Income tax portal revamp: 7 key links every taxpayer must check now

The nation’s income tax system has undergone significant changes with the introduction of new forms under the Income Tax Rules, 2026. In addition, the launch of an integrated payment module…