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PPF 5th date rule: Why is the 5th the most important date for PPF investors? Even 'stellar' investors don't know this interest calculation math.

The mistake of depositing money into PPF after the 5th date could cost you more than ₹1 lakh in 15 years. So learn the 5th Date Rule for interest calculation, the right investment time, 80C tax ...
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Tax-saving post office schemes: From PPF to SSY – Top post office schemes offering up to 8.2% interest | LIST

Tax Saving Post Office Scheme: Indian small savings schemes offer safe, government-backed returns. However, their tax implications vary widely. It's important to understand how your money is taxed at ...
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Can NPS help you save tax in the new regime? What salaried employees must know

For salaried workers who have moved to the new tax regime, tax saving can feel limited. This has led many to question if ...

How to save Rs 1.77 lakh in tax under the old tax regime by restructuring your salary

Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax outgo by rejigging their incomes and ...
Tax Guru

Tax Planning vs Tax Evasion: Understanding Thin Legal Line in Indian Tax Law

One of the main ways the government raises money is through taxes, which also have a big impact on a nation's economic growth. In India, public welfare initiatives including infrastructure development ...

Income Tax Relief For Salaried Class? Draft Rules 2026 May Allow Rs 1.05 Lakh Exemption on Meal Cards

Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 propose raising the meal voucher exemption to Rs 200 per meal, allowing salaried employees to claim up to Rs 1.05 lakh tax-free annually, subject to regime rules., Personal ...
Tax Guru

The Vanishing Shield: Is Your Home Loan Interest Losing Its Tax Power?

The New Tax Regime restricts Section 24(b) benefits, disallowing set-off of home loan interest against salary income. Taxpayers must compare regimes carefully before ...

Valentine’s Day 2026: Planning to gift a house to your wife? Know these tax rules first

While the property gift is exempt under Section 56, Section 64’s clubbing provisions apply. Any rental income or future capital gains will be taxed  | Real Estate News ...

Thinking of investing in ELSS? How the new tax regime changes your tax-saving strategy

While ELSS funds continue to deliver market-linked returns like other equity mutual funds, the tax incentive that once made ...

Why are ELSS Funds Still the King of 80C?

ELSS funds are popular for tax savings under Section 80C, offering a blend of equity exposure and long-term growth potential. Their 3-year lock-in period promotes discipline in investing, making them ...

Not all post office schemes save tax: Check these 7 schemes to know which one gives maximum tax saving and higher returns

Indian small savings schemes provide safe, government-backed returns. However, their tax implications vary greatly.

New tax regime vs ELSS: Should you still invest in tax-saving funds?

The short answer: ELSS returns haven’t been hurt by the new tax regime — but the reason to invest in them may have changed. Value Research compared ELSS funds with flexi-cap funds and the broader ...