Begin tax planning at start of financial year to avoid cash crunch later

Hello, readers! In our weekly newsletter on Personal Finance, we explore how you can begin tax planning at the start of the financial year, selecting the right online course for a fruitful career, tips to avoid TDS, and a lot more.

Salaried employees may already have received letters from their accounts department offering a choice between the new default tax regime and the older one. This week’s lead story by Sanjay Kumar Singh and Bindisha Sarang provides useful insights into selecting the right tax regime and identifying the best tax-saving investments. Read here

Small savings schemes: Pay heed to return, taxation, and lock-in

Skilling the smart way: Selecting the right online course for your career

In today’s cutthroat job market, upskilling is no longer a luxury but a necessity for anyone seeking to excel. This week Namrata Kohli sheds light on the most coveted skills across various industries. She also offers insights into where to acquire them and how to finance your upskilling journey. Read here

Here's how to check EPF passbook balance online or via SMS, missed call

Did you know that taxpayers can avoid TDS on certain types of income like interest, dividends, rent, and insurance commissions? Watch the video here to know how to save your money by submitting form 15G/15H.

Don’t miss out on Morningstar’s review of DSP Midcap Fund

Other Reads on Business Standard

Check out some of Business Standard's other insightful stories on mutual funds, home loans and much more:

Maintain proper documents proving source of funds remitted abroad (Read)

Make part-prepayments to cut home loan tenor, but don't use retirement fund (Read)

?Last-minute dash for debt mutual funds before tax advantage vanishes (Read)

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