When it drizzles, a hanky over your head probably suffices. When it pours, you probably pull out your umbrella. But, when it is pounding, you’d better pull on your rain-sheeter and scramble for the nearest cover. Insurance is no different. Here are some good God-given reasons why you’d re-evaluate how much cover you need. Increasing… Read More »
We are all usually surrounded by lot of questions related to investments, taxation, finance etc. In this article, we have handpicked 6 questions which are important and applicable to most of us. 1. How are tax rebates calculated for early payment of a home loan? Those who have availed a home loan usually have this… Read More »
Humankind has spread its wings and made the moon its second home. While there are no tax implications of that (not yet at least!) there certainly are tax implications on your second home here on earth. We unlock the tax dreadlock for you. Tax implications for multiple properties Before getting into the details of tax… Read More »
March is that time of the year when you’re no different from a headless chicken. Only, you’re running around pecking at investments to save tax at the last minute. A mere week away from the deadline of 31st March 2015, diligence finally overpowered procrastination and I sat down to take care of my taxes. The… Read More »
Some habits die hard. One such habit is jumping out of your seat when you get a rude shock. Jeevan, a senior editor with a media group, did just that – jump out of his seat – when he received a call from the accounts department telling him that he would receive only 40% of… Read More »
The bricks and bouquets for this year’s Budget are flying thick and fast. Everyone from financial analysts on TV channels to the local newspaper delivery boy has shared their two pence on the most keenly watch annual ritual in the world’s largest democracy. While many announcements hogged the media limelight, some were lost in the… Read More »
With the annual budget just around the corner, expectations from the Finance Minister are sky high. Considering the fact that this is going to be the first full-fledged budget of the Narendra Modi government, this budget is definitely a high-profile one if not anything else. From the common man on the street fed up with… Read More »
Sameer Kochar is a businessman running a kids’ cycle manufacturing plant in Ludhiana. His business had been doing well, but has been slowly losing its luster due to the competition from cheap imports from China. Sameer has been dejected not because he failed in the business due to his lack of dedication or focus but… Read More »
As the year draws to a close, looking back at the overall financial report of the year gone plays an important role in effective financial management. The end of the year gives us a perfect time and opportunity to check the financial books to asses tax strategies for the current financial year. Exploring tax saving… Read More »
The government has been trying to make the tax laws simpler every year; however, there are numerous amendments required in the tax laws. The union budget for the FY 2013-14 will be presented before the Parliament on 28th February 2013 and the finance minister has promised many reforms expected to combat inflation along with stable… Read More »