Direct Tax and Indirect Tax in India
What is a Direct Tax? In India, taxes are levied by the Government through Direct & Indirect Taxes. Both are extremely important in the growth of the Indian economy. Direct taxes, in simple terms, is the tax that is levied...
The Difference Between NPS and APY Schemes in India.
What is the National Pension Scheme NPS? National Pension Scheme (NPS) is a long-term investment plan started by the Central Government. It falls under the purview of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and is open to employees...
How to Compute Tax on Income From Other Sources in India?
Income from other sources is one of the heads for the classification of income as per the income tax. It can be considered as a residuary head of income that covers all the incomes which are outside the scope of...
A Complete Guide on How to File ITR 7 on E-filing Portal?
News Update The Income Tax Department has launched its new e-filing website on the 7th of June, 2021. This new portal will soon replace the existing portal www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. With the main focus on a user-friendly e-filing experience for the taxpayers,...
A Complete Guide on How to File ITR 6 on E-filing Portal?
News Update The Income Tax Department has launched its new e-filing website on the 7th of June, 2021. This new portal will soon replace the existing portal www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. With the main focus on a user-friendly e-filing experience for the taxpayers,...
Hedge Fund vs Private Equity
Hedge funds and private equity are alternative investment funds that the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 regulates. They are high-risk investments that invest in marketable securities and private companies. Though both hedge funds and...
Absolute Return vs CAGR: Which is a Better Metric for Mutual Funds?
Returns from an investment can be estimated using both absolute returns and CAGR. On the one hand, absolute returns are a measure of the total return from an investment, irrespective of the time period. CAGR, on the other hand, is...
How to Calculate Tax on Income From House Property?
Income from House Property Under Section 24 House property for the purpose of income tax is any property whether land or building which an assessee owns during the financial year. The house property could be a house, building, flat, office,...