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Income tax: regimes, deductions and filing
The FY 2026-27 tax picture — new vs old regime, 80C/HRA/80TTA, filing checklists and the portal fixes that actually work.
Regimes & deductions
Pillar guideNew vs Old Tax Regime: The Complete 2026 Guide — Slabs, Capital Gains & What to Choose (FY26-27)You just got your July salary slip. The tax deduction looks different. Your SIP redemption from last month will be taxed at a higher rate. And you have till March 31 to decide which tax regime...
- Old vs New Tax Regime FY 2026-27: Which is Better?
ITR season is here. And if you're a salaried employee, there's one question that's probably bothering you: old regime ya new regime?
- Old vs New Tax Regime FY 2026-27: Which One Saves You More?
Old vs new tax regime for FY 2026-27 with worked examples at Rs 8L, Rs 15L and Rs 25L salaries — and the deduction threshold where old wins.
- New vs Old Tax Regime 2026-27: Which Saves You More? (Calculator Inside)
Priya earns 15 lakh a year in Hyderabad. Her colleague Arjun earns the same. Same company, same city, same age. But Arjun pays almost 1.75 lakh less in tax than Priya this year.
- How to Save Income Tax on Salary in 2026
Save income tax on salary in FY 2026-27: new vs old regime first, then 80C, HRA, 80D, home loan — each marked for the regime where it works.
- How to Save ₹1.5–3 Lakh in Tax Without Asking for a Single Rupee More (FY 2026-27)
Picture two people. Same office, same team, same ₹25 lakh CTC printed on the offer letter. One of them hands over ₹3.6 lakh to the taxman every year. The other pays ₹2.1 lakh.
- How to Use Section 80C Without Overpaying Tax (FY 2026-27)
Section 80C in FY 2026-27: the Rs 1.5 lakh shield of EPF, PPF, ELSS, NSC and insurance — old-regime only, with a pre-March action plan.
- Can I Pay Rent to My Parents to Claim HRA and Save Tax?
Can paying rent to your parents help claim House Rent Allowance (HRA) and save on taxes? Explore the legalities, conditions, and tax implications in this insightful guide.
- Section 80TTA vs 80TTB: Bank Interest Tax Deduction Limits
Section 80TTA vs 80TTB explained: who gets what, real claim steps in ITR, TDS rules from April 2025, and honest numbers on actual tax saved.
Filing & portals
- Documents Required to File ITR in India — AY 2026-27 Checklist
ITR filing checklist for AY 2026-27: PAN, Aadhaar, Form 16, 26AS, AIS, bank and investment proofs — plus current deadlines (belated till Dec 31).
- ITR Filing AY 2026-27: 7 Critical Changes You Must Know
The ITR filing window for AY 2026-27 has closed. Salaried filers had July 31, 2026 (CBDT-extended to September 15, 2026). Belated returns are open until December 31, 2026.
- How to File Zero Income Tax Return Online (2026)
File a nil ITR in 2026: who needs to, TDS refund thresholds (Rs 50k/Rs 1L), and the current e-filing + 30-day e-verification steps.
- PAN-Aadhaar Linking Failed? 8 Common Errors and Step-by-Step Fixes (2026 Guide)
Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 makes PAN-Aadhaar linking mandatory for most taxpayers. The deadline has passed, and a ₹1,000 late fee under Section 234H now applies. If your PAN remains...
- How to Download Form 16, Form 26AS and AIS from Income Tax Portal
ITR filing season is here. If you're a salaried employee, you know the drill - Form 16, Form 26AS, AIS, reconcile, file, and hope you don't get a notice. But here's what most people get wrong....
- Income Tax Portal Not Working? 7 Ways to Fix Login, OTP & Payment Errors (2026)
You're staring at the spinning wheel on incometax.gov.in. The belated-return window is open till December 31, 2026, but the portal won't budge. Login fails, OTP never arrives, or you're staring at a 503 error.
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