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Everything you need to know about Tax

Will Modi’s reforms be women friendly?

The Budget 2014 to be presented in July by the Modi Government is awaited by the whole country with great interest. Robust measures are expected to be outlined in almost every sector. Women related reform is one such area which will be keenly watched. With women becoming an important part of the economic development and… Read More »

2014 budget – The expectations!

The New Government is in place. So, obviously a new finance minister too is in place. Even more obviously the expectations have begun about what the upcoming budget holds in store for us, the citizens of India.   Although the way in which the government has been given a majority, many people expect drastic changes… Read More »

Term Insurance – A necessity!

Understanding Term Insurance: Term Insurance is a plain life insurance plan. It is the simplest and most fundamental death benefit plan without any money back or maturity benefits. The Term insurance product is designed for a specified term (between 5-30 years) and provides benefit to the beneficiary if the policyholder dies during the covered term.… Read More »

Why file tax returns?

Filing tax returns is an annual activity which must be fulfilled as a moral and social obligation by every citizen of this nation. This is a means for the government to determine the amount and means of expenditure of the citizens and also provides a platform for the assessee to claim refunds and other forms… Read More »

Steps to file tax returns online!

Despite the innumerable advantages of filing tax returns online, many people still take the tedious route of filing returns on paper. This is primarily due to ignorance of the simple processes involved in filing online. Most people are yet to develop confidence in the online system and try to avoid it year after year. However… Read More »

Saving taxes on house property!

Timing is significant in financial planning especially when you are looking to earn a profit as you need to know when to take advantage of the increase in value. However, it’s equally important to be careful to avoid paying a huge amount as tax. Amit learned his lesson when he sold his house in Delhi… Read More »