Sending money abroad? Here’s how to reclaim your TCS

I want to send money to my son in the US under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). I understand that tax collected at source (TCS) has to be paid on each transaction. How can I reclaim this amount? —Name withheld on request It is assumed that you qualify as a resident in India, as per […]

ITR filing 2024: How to check income tax refund status online? A step-by-step guide

The deadline for submitting your Income Tax Return (ITR) for the financial year 2023-24 (Assessment Year 2024-25) is July 31, 2024. Timely filing is crucial to ensure you can claim any eligible tax refunds. Several online resources, such as the Income Tax Department’s website, are accessible to assist you in filing your ITR. After submitting […]

How to handle tax and ITR filing on property sale

My mother had purchased a piece of land for 8 lakhs 12 years back. Now She is selling it for 33 lakhs to buy a flat. The circle rate of the piece of land is 17 lakhs. As the registration will be done at the circle rate of ₹17 lakh to avoid payment of excess […]