Think beyond 80C: Last-minute tax-saving hacks for you

Welcome to our Personal Finance Newsletter! This week, let's explore some smart tax-saving ideas beyond Section 80C, learn about tax payments for freelancers and small business owners, and understand the implications of a frozen account.

With March 31 looming large, are you feeling a little stressed about maximising your tax savings? But fret no more, because Business Standard's Sunainaa Chadha has some last-minute tax-saving tips before the clock strikes twelve (tax-time, that is). Read here

Run a small biz or work as a freelancer? Pay tax on only 50% of your income

Frozen Bank Account: Key causes and its impact on account holders explained

India's main opposition party, the Congress, cannot access its money, and that too right before the Lok Sabha elections. The candidates are about to start filing their nominations, but the party's bank accounts are frozen.

Beware, this could happen to anyone if they are not careful. What does it mean when an account is frozen? Surbhi Gloria Singh explains. Read here

Tax planning before March 31: Do's and dont's for the last-minute tax saver

E-insurance now mandatory for all policyholders: What it means for you

India's insurance regulator (Irdai) is making things digital! From April 1, 2024, all insurance policies will be issued electronically. What does it mean for you? Vivek Bengani , CEO of CAMS Repository Services Ltd , sheds light on the implications of e-insurance, addressing concerns ranging from operational security to the battle against scams. Read here

Gifting Infosys shares: Tax implications for Narayana Murthy and his grandson

Other Reads on Business Standard

Check out some of Business Standard's other insightful stories on gratuity, insurance, investment schemes, and more:

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Investing in green deposits: How are they different; what do they do (Read)

Is Sukanya Samrddhi Yojana the best investment option for a girl child? (Read)

Yellow metal: Commit to minimum 7-year horizon after rally in gold (Read)

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