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How this family packed food, fun, and Fuji into a Rs.5.5 lakh Japan adventure

New Delhi, June 9 -- In 2024, Indian travel to Japan surged 40% over the previous year, as per the Japan National Tourism Organization. Behind the boom: timeless culture, standout food-and a softer ye... Read More


Small businesses bleed cash as GST kicks in before payments

New Delhi, June 2 -- Every month, Deepali Bhagat is taxed on income that hasn't reached her. The founder of a small ed-tech firm in Bengaluru, Bhagat must pay goods and services tax (GST) on every in... Read More


Life of a soldier: A secure job, but financial literacy lags

New Delhi, May 26 -- "As a young officer, personal finances were never top of mind," recalls Colonel Ajit Kumar Singh Chauhan, a 63-year-old Indian Army veteran. "Juggling duties, official commitments... Read More


Capital gains on equities: Here's all you need to know when filing tax returns this year

New Delhi, May 21 -- There are some changes in filing income tax returns for capital gains on listed equities this year. Capital gains from stocks and equity mutual funds in financial year 2024-25 can... Read More


How new BookMyForex card with no ATM, cross-currency fees stacks up

New Delhi, May 19 -- Currency exchange service provider BookMyForex (BMF), a MakeMyTrip company, has launched a new forex card with two key offerings-zero fee on ATM withdrawal and cross-currency conv... Read More


Got a higher salary this April? Here's how to calculate your government 'bonus'

New Delhi, May 9 -- This year, salaried employees received a 'bonus' in their April salary from the government, as reduced tax rates under the new regime that were announced in Budget 2025 kicked in f... Read More


Details on rent, home loan, TDS: ITR forms seek more disclosures this year

New Delhi, May 7 -- This year, taxpayers will have to make more disclosures even as compliance has been eased in the new Income Tax Return (ITR) forms. From Sahaj-1 to the more complex ITR-2 and ITR-... Read More


Schengen, US visas: How to crack the application process and ensure that your summer travel plans go ahead smoothly

New Delhi, May 5 -- Paras Sharma in New Delhi lost Rs.2.5 lakh even before his planned holiday in Greece started in 2024. His and his wife's Schengen visa applications were rejected by the Greece emba... Read More


How loan settlement helped a woman in her 20s ease the burden of Rs.30 lakh in debt

New Delhi, May 1 -- This is the story of a woman in her late 20s who has been reeling under the stress of debt that accumulated to about Rs.30 lakh in almost eight years. A series of medical emergenc... Read More


TDS on rent and contract work: How small taxpayers can avoid penalties

New Delhi, April 21 -- When a young Mumbai-based couple bought an apartment from a seller who resides outside India, they ensured that they fully complied with the rules on tax deducted at source (TDS... Read More