Can i save Property Tax by filing it online? (QandA : 005)

Question 005

Can i save Property Tax by filing it online?

Property Tax needs to be paid for every property (real estate) that is fully or partially owned by you. Last date for filing property tax this year (2014-15) is 30th June 2014. Check out how can you can file it online from the comfort of your home, and save 2% of property tax at the same time.

Is investing in NPS (National Pension Scheme) really useful? (QandA : 004)

Question : 004

Is investing in NPS (National Pension Scheme) really useful?

Even if your company has aligned its salary structure to provide you "additional tax benefits" and persuading you to invest in NPS, you must think through before indulging in this long term commitment.

What is the Cost Inflation Index for FY 2014-15 AY 2015-16 (QandA : 003)

Question 003

What is the Cost Inflation Index for FY 2014-15 AY 2015-16? 

Is electronic Filing of Income Tax Return Mandatory for AY 2014-15? (QandA : 002)

Question 002

Is it mandatory to do electronic filing of Income Tax Returns? Or, can i continue to file returns in the manual format?

Is it mandatory to file Income Tax Returns AY 2014-15? (QandA : 001)

Question 001

Is it mandatory to file Income Tax Returns? Or, based on my income, am i exempt from filing IT returns?

What is the meaning of Taxation Regimes - EEE EET ETE TEE

There are different systems for tax exemption / deduction of investments, and for taxation of the income earned from it, like Exempt – Exempt – Exempt (EEE) or Exempt – Exempt -Taxed (EET).

What do these combinations mean? Which investment option follows which taxation regime? A fundamental understanding can help us select the right investment tool...Read on...

What are micro SIPs

Many investors are keen to start SIPs of small amounts for their household helps, drivers or other small investors. However, these investors may not have a PAN card or other documentation required for mutual fund investments.
In order to facilitate such small-ticket investments, Sebi has withdrawn the requirement of PAN for SIPs that do not exceed Rs 50,000 in a financial year. Such installments are called micro SIPs... read on...