Tax
14 articles tagged Tax.
India-UAE DTAA 2026: The Zero-Tax Corridor + Post-2023 Corporate-Tax Reality
The UAE is India's largest single remittance corridor — $25-30 billion a year. UAE individual income remains untaxed in 2026, but the 2023 corporate-tax introduction tightened TRC issuance and added new traps for HNI Indian-passport residents. The complete India-UAE DTAA 2026 article-by-article, what 0% UAE tax really means for NRE / NRO / property / dividend flows, and how the Deemed-Resident ₹15-lakh rule catches UAE NRIs without a clean TRC.
India-USA DTAA 2026: Detailed Rates, Article 22, Form 67, Form 1116 — Complete NRI Guide
Five million US-resident NRIs deal with India-USA double taxation every year. The 1989 treaty (with 1989 Protocol amendments and subsequent clarifications) sets reduced TDS on interest and dividends, hands capital gains to the source country, and lets both sides retain Article 22 "other income." The complete 2026 rates table, Article-by-Article walkthrough, Form 67 + Form 1116 coordination, and four worked NRI scenarios.
Form 67 Foreign Tax Credit India 2026: Step-by-Step Online Filing for NRIs and Returning NRIs
Form 67 is the mandatory pre-step before claiming foreign tax credit on Indian ITR. Miss the filing window and the credit is lost — that can be ₹2-15 lakh in tax on a normal cross-border salary year. The 2026 step-by-step online process, document checklist, Article 25 vs Article 22 nuance for the India-USA treaty, and the carry-forward rule that saves the unused credit for 8 years.
PFIC Tax Trap for US-NRI Indian Mutual Funds 2026: Form 8621, QEF, Real Workarounds
Every Indian mutual fund a US-resident NRI holds is a Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) under US tax law. Default tax treatment is punitive — top marginal rate plus interest. Form 8621 every year per fund per holder. CPAs charge ₹40,000–₹1.25 lakh per fund per year to file. The 2026 plain-English explainer on what PFIC is, why most US-NRIs accidentally trigger it, the three election choices, the FATCA-restricted AMC list, and the four real workarounds.
Annuity vs SWP from Mutual Fund 2026: The Honest After-Tax Math
Annuity is comforting; the after-tax math is brutal. Why SWP beats annuity for most retirees in 2026, with worked numbers and the few cases where annuity actually wins.
Income Tax for Pensioners India 2026: Slabs, 80TTB ₹1 Lakh, Standard Deduction & Form 15H
Pensioners get a better deal in 2026 than most realise — senior interest TDS-free threshold doubled to ₹1L, ₹12.75L effectively tax-free under new regime. The complete guide.
Life Insurance Maturity Tax India 2026: Section 10(10D) and 194DA Explained
"Tax-free maturity" is no longer automatic. The Section 10(10D) + 194DA rules in 2026 — premium-to-SA test, ULIP ₹2.5L rule, traditional plan ₹5L rule, with worked examples.
GST on Insurance Premium in India 2026: The 18% You No Longer Pay
Your insurance premium is 18% lower since 22 September 2025 — the GST Council exempted individual health and life. The full 2026 picture, what changed, and what still attracts GST.
ULIP vs Term + Mutual Fund: The Honest 30-Year Math (2026)
Buy a ULIP, or term + mutual fund? The honest 30-year math is decisive — with one nuance most articles miss. The full 2026 picture, charges, tax and worked corpus.
HRA Calculation: How to Claim Maximum HRA Exemption with Examples
Calculate your HRA exemption in 3 steps. Worked examples for metro and non-metro cities. Includes rent receipt rules, landlord PAN requirement, and ITR filing tips.
EPF Withdrawal Rules 2026: When You Can Withdraw, How Much, and Tax Impact
Complete EPF withdrawal guide covering partial withdrawal for home purchase, medical, education, full settlement rules, online claim process via EPFO portal, and tax implications under Section 80C.
Best Tax Saving Investments 80C 80D 80E
As the financial year draws to a close, many Indian taxpayers are scrambling to make the most of their tax-saving opportunities. Did you know that nearly 7
Section 80C Tax Saving Options Guide 2026
April {{now.year}} marks a crucial moment for Indian taxpayers as they strive to maximize their savings under Section 80C. Did you know that nearly 70% of Indians
Old vs New Tax Regime 2026 Which is Better
In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, choosing the right tax regime in India can significantly impact your financial health. As we step into {{now.year}}, a s