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Faster Credit Score Updates: Why timely payments matter more than ever

Starting January 2025, lenders must update credit records every 15 days instead of once a month. As a result, financial activities will appear on your credit report sooner.

Filing your ITR? Compare the old and new tax regimes to save more

If you are availing exemptions or deductions under the old tax regime, the new tax regime may lead to a higher tax outgo.

7 common insurance mistakes you must avoid for financial security

We take a look at some common insurance mistakes which you must avoid to ensure your insurance truly safeguards your financial well-being.

Form 16 and 24Q formats revised! New tax deduction rules you must know

The CBDT circular has been issued on 20 February 2025, and it will be applicable to the tax returns of the financial year 2024-25 (i.e. assessment year 2025-26).

Why the Income Tax Bill 2025 replaces Assessment Year with Tax Year?

The concept of Previous Year and Assessment Year, thus, were creating confusion in the minds of taxpayers as they represented two different years.

Income Tax Bill 2025: Key clauses for non-resident Indians

The Income Tax Bill 2025 has several aspects to be considered by the Non-Resident Indians as Clauses replace Sections.

Income-Tax Bill, 2025: How the new Bill helps taxpayers breathe easy

The essence of the Bill remains the same and the existing tax base, tax rates, computation mechanism etc. have been largely unchanged.

New Income Tax Bill unlikely to be tabled in Parliament this week! Here’s all you need to know

The new income tax law will replace the existing Income Tax Act of 1961. The tax Bill is being brought to make the tax process simple and clear.

Tax Calculator: Annual salary Rs 15 lakh? Opt for Old Tax Regime and save Rs 48,000 more with these deductions!

Old Vs New Tax Regime: For individuals earning Rs 15 lakh annually, opting for the old tax regime can result in tax savings of up to Rs 48,100, provided they maximize deductions like HRA, 80C, 80D, and home loan benefits.