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Article · Tax
Old vs New tax regime, which one should you actually pick?
The new regime is the default in 2026. But for many salaried Indians with 80C, HRA and home-loan EMIs, the old regime still wins. Here's the test.
Article · Tax
Section 80C: the full ₹1.5 lakh deduction list explained
Section 80C lets you cut up to ₹1.5 lakh from your taxable income, but only in the old regime, and only if you know the full list. Here is every option, ranked.
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Income Tax Calculator (Old vs New)
Side-by-side comparison for your CTC.
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Old vs new regime, HRA, 80C, 80D, capital gains, freelancer tax, ITR filing and TDS refunds.
Article · Banking & Savings
PPF account: the complete guide to rules, returns and the 15-year math
PPF gives you 7.1 percent, fully tax-free, backed by the government. Here is how the account actually works, the deposit-date trick, and who it suits.
Article · Investing
NPS tax benefit explained: the extra ₹50,000 deduction and the catch
NPS offers a tax deduction no other product matches, plus low-cost market returns for retirement. But the lock-in and the annuity rule are real. Here is the honest picture.
Article · Tax
Capital gains tax on stocks and mutual funds in India (2026)
After the 2024 changes, equity is taxed at 20 percent short-term and 12.5 percent long-term above ₹1.25 lakh. Here is the full picture across stocks, funds and gold.
Article · Home & Property
Joint home loan: who should co-borrow, and the tax angle
A joint home loan can raise how much you borrow and let two co-owners each claim home-loan tax deductions. Here is who should join the loan, the tax angle, and the shared responsibility you both take on.
Article · Banking & Savings
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: rules, returns, and is it worth it
Sukanya Samriddhi pays 8.2 percent, fully tax-free, backed by the government, for a daughter's future. Here is how it works, the deposit-date trick, and who it suits.
Article · Earn More
How to start freelancing in India: first client to first lakh
The honest playbook: picking a service, landing the first client, pricing without underselling, and the 44ADA tax break most freelancers miss.
Article · Banking & Savings
How to withdraw your PF online, and when you should not
The full online process, the documents that actually matter, why claims get rejected, and the tax rule that catches people who withdraw early.
Article · Tax
Advance tax in India: who owes it, when, and what it costs to miss
If your tax after TDS will cross ₹10,000, you owe it in four instalments. Here are the dates, the percentages, and the interest for getting it wrong.
Article · Investing
NPS vs PPF vs EPF: which retirement account deserves your money
Three government-backed retirement options, three completely different trade-offs on return, lock-in, tax and how much of it you get as cash.
Article · Tax
Income tax refund delayed? What to check, in order
Most stuck refunds come down to one of five things, and four of them you can fix yourself from the e-filing portal in minutes.
Article · Earn More
How to read your salary slip in India: every line explained
Basic, HRA, special allowance, PF, professional tax and TDS: what each line on an Indian payslip means, and the five things worth checking every month.
Article · Tax
Freelancer income tax in India: presumptive tax, GST and advance tax
How freelance income is taxed in India: the 50 percent presumptive scheme, when GST registration applies, advance tax, TDS credit, and which ITR form to file.
Article · Insurance
Health insurance for parents in India: cover and the 80D deduction
Why a separate policy for parents usually beats adding them to your floater, what to check in a senior citizen plan, and the tax deduction of up to ₹50,000.
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PPF Calculator
Year-by-year balance, 15 years and beyond with extensions.
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Interest minus inflation minus tax, your actual gain.