Income Tax Guide

Income Tax Guide

Started thinking about your taxes yet? As the financial year nears its end, you may need to review your tax burden and tax-saving investments. Here’s a guide to walk you through the basics of income tax

Types of taxes

In India, citizens are liable to pay direct and indirect taxes. Here’s how they differ:

  • Direct taxes: This is applied to one’s earnings, and the tax is paid directly to the government. While individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and other non-company taxpayers pay income tax, company earnings are subject to corporate tax.

  • Indirect taxes: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a form of indirect tax. Here, the seller of a good or service charges tax from the buyer and pays it to the government.

Important income tax dates

  • Submit tax-saving investment and expenditure proofs: 31 January
  • Complete tax-saving investments and expenditure: 31 March
  • File income tax returns: 31 July
  • Verify income tax returns: October–November

Types of income

Make sure to declare all your income sources when filing income tax returns. These include:

  • Income from salary: This covers salary and pension earnings.
  • Income from other sources: This covers various types of income, including interest on savings bank accounts or fixed deposits, winnings from a prize or lottery, among others.
  • Income from house property: This covers rental income from a house that you own.
  • Income from capital gains: This covers profits made by selling capital assets like an apartment, shares, or mutual fund units.
  • Income from business or profession: This covers
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