This is literally the theme of the Budget 2023 specially with personal income taxes. And that is the only thing I had wishes for – simplify! Expert after expert recommended a change in 80C limits, aligning capital gains taxes, increasing tax slabs, etc. The underlying idea was fine – reduce the burden on aam junta […]
Virtual Session #3 – Investing, Taxation, SmallCase
If the 40 days of year 2022 is any indication, we can expect a lot of volatility in this year. “And what’s the new thing there?” Exactly! If you echo the same thought, your maturity as an investor is at a different level. Having said that, we are better off prepared to ensure that we […]
Small savings getting smaller – PPF, SCSS interest rates cut
[The fool’s take] Feel proud! You are a solider too. You are finally making a contribution towards the economy. As your small savings become smaller, the govt coffers will be relieved to fight the bigger menace. On a serious note, this is what happened. Interest rates on small savings were slashed across the board. Before […]
PPF – All that you need to know about this tax saving investment
PPF continues to be one of the most preferred investment vehicles for Indian households. The reasons are clear. It offers guaranteed returns and that too tax-free. It has come along way since 1968 (source: Wikipedia) when it was first launched. Here are 10 pointers that bring you upto speed with the latest features of a PPF account. They will also […]
Quiz – Learn about taxes and save more
Einstein famously said that there are only two certainties in life – Death and Taxes. Both are scary. As for taxes, you don’t even want to talk about them, lest even pay them. Well, you need not be so scared. A little knowledge can go a long way in reducing your fear as well as taxes. […]
