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CA gets the craziest client request ever while ITR filing: 'No money, bro. You pay my tax. Going for Europe vacation'
Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik shared financial advice after a client's audacious request to cover his income tax. He urges the middle class to prioritize financial discipline, spend wisely, diversify investments, and build additional income streams. Kaushik also emphasizes the importance of insurance, avoiding lifestyle comparisons, and distinguishing between good and bad debt for long-term financial security.
Thousands of marijuana plants removed from California's Sequoia National Park: Where is it located?
Last week, authorities eradicated an illicit marijuana grow operation in California's Sequoia National Park, seizing over 2,000 plants. The site, spanning roughly 13 acres, was littered with nearly 2,000 pounds of trash and infrastructure. Rangers also discovered a semi-automatic pistol and dangerous chemicals, including the banned insecticide methamidophos, highlighting the environmental and safety hazards posed by such illegal activities.
How to file ITR-1 online: A step-by-step guide for salaried taxpayers also having income from house property, LTCG and other source under new tax regime
Salaried taxpayers with income from house property, LTCG, and other sources can file ITR-1 online following a step-by-step guide. The Income Tax Department extended the ITR filing deadline to September 15, 2025, for FY 2024-25. Taxpayers can now report LTCG up to Rs 1.25 lakh using ITR-1, simplifying the filing process under the new tax regime.
Income tax slabs for salaried individuals for ITR filing FY 2024-25 (AY 202-26) under old, new tax regime
Income Tax Slabs for Salaried Individuals: The last date to file the income tax return for salaried individuals has been extended from July 31, 2025, to September 15, 2025. However, not many salaried individuals are aware of the income tax slabs that will apply to their income for calculating income tax liability.
What is Yellowstone Park’s supervolcano, and is it on the verge of erupting? Rumors swirl as fears explode online
Yellowstone National Park wildlife is not fleeing the park, despite viral videos suggesting a mass migration due to a possible Yellowstone supervolcano eruption. The National Park Service (NPS) has confirmed the videos are either fake or misleading. Wildlife experts explain that animals like bison and elk naturally move during winter, not summer, and there is no unusual migration happening now. Also, the Yellowstone volcano alert level remains at "normal," with no signs of a looming eruption. While researchers found large magma pockets, there's no cause for immediate concern. Learn the truth behind the rumors and what science really says.
NRIs filing ITR in India should know these four income tax-related changes
NRI ITR filing changes: This year, income tax return filing will see changes due to the Income Tax Act amendments made via Budget 2024. Here are four changes that an NRI should know to ensure they are able to file their tax return properly.
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UPS vs NPS calculation: Still undecided? Here are numbers to help you decide correctly before new deadline of September 30, 2025
UPS vs NPS calculation: The government has extended the due date for opting between the Unified Pension Scheme and the National Pension System from June 30, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The three-month extension is provided as to help government employees to decide between NPS and UPS.
NPS Vatsalya scheme: How to register for it online
A contributory pension scheme aimed at providing financial security for minors, the NPS Vatsalya Scheme is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority. Read our story to know how you can register for NPS Vatsalya online.
How to invest in NPS Vatsalya: 6 banks that have launched NPS Vatsalya, a pension scheme for minors
How to invest in NPS Vatsalya:The NPS Vatsalya program allows parents to make monthly investments starting from as low as Rs1,000, with no upper limit. It is designed to support the government's pledge to ensure overall financial security by providing its members with a secure and dignified financial future.
Investing in NPS made easier by PFRDA for these subscribers
The process to open an National Pension Scheme (NPS) account has been made easier by Pension Fund and Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). Further subscribers who have not updated their signature and photo in their accounts are now to be provided an online facility to upload one. Presently there are two CRAs in NPS: NSDL and Karvy.
NPS: 5 key measures taken by PFRDA to enhance the NPS subscribers accessibility
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)has taken various measures to ease the accessibility of NPS and APY to subscribers. Here are some of the measures.
NPS partial withdrawal: When you can apply, how to apply explained
A partial withdrawal facility is available for NPS subscribers where they can opt for withdrawal of a certain amount out of their contributions subject to certain conditions.
What to do if your NPS account becomes inactive
A subscriber must make a minimum yearly payment of Rs.6000 to his Tier I account; otherwise, the account would be locked. Here is how you can reactivate or unfreeze an NPS account in such a case.
How to open NPS Tier II account
NPS Tier II accounts can be opened with Tier I accounts or they can be activated later online or at a Point of Presence (POP).
How to open NPS account online with the Post Office using Aadhaar paperless e-KYC
Instead of going to the post office, all eligible citizens can now open a National Pension System (NPS) account online. This service is made available from April 26, 2022.
Department of Posts starts providing NPS services through online mode
Department of Posts is now pleased to start providing NPS (All Citizen Model) through online mode with effect from April 26, 2022," the statement said.
Charges for investing online in NPS via India Post
The revised costs for NPS accounts were announced by India Post in its latest notice (both for physical and online). For the purposes of operating NPS, all head offices throughout the country are designated as Points of Presence-Branches (POP-SP).
How to open NPS account? Here are two ways
Any citizen of India between the age of 18 and 65 years can open an NPS account. A non-resident Indian can also open an NPS account. An NPS account can be opened only in individual capacity and not jointly or on behalf of HUF.
PFRDA gets nod for undertaking e-KYC for National Pension Scheme subscribers
The online e-KYC (Know Your Customer) will further simplify the process of account opening as it offers the subscribers a NPS digital journey, PFRDA said in a release.
Soon e-NPS subscribers can exit from the scheme via an online process: PFRDA
The proposed online process of e-NPS exit would be similar to the existing online e-NPS platform already in use for opening NPS accounts by customers of Bank-Point of Presence (POP). Banks shall also be eligible for payment of processing fees.
How to register NPS grievances
Grievance redressal status can be viewed on the online CGMS by entering the token number issued at the time of registration of complaint.
How to unfreeze your NPS account
To make a contribution to unfreeze the account, you can either do it through any point of purchase service provider or online through eNPS.
Step-by-step guide to open an NPS account online
To open an NPS account online, you need to have Adhaar or PAN. Adhaar should have current address and mobile number, PAN should be linked to bank account.
Now you can open a NPS account completely online via Aadhar without sending physical documents
Earlier a person applying for an e-NPS Account was required to take a printout of the form submitted online and send to the CRA within 90 days from the allotment of PRAN.
How to make online contributions to NPS account
Subscribers who have not opened NPS accounts online can make contributions to NPS online, using the e-NPS portal, with the following steps.
PFRDA switches to PAN from Aadhaar for online enrolment under NPS
The Aadhaar-based online NPS account facility was started on a pilot basis, but following a Supreme Court judgment on usage of Aadhaar, it had to be discontinued.
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