GST on Residential Rent in India: When It Applies and Who Pays
Goods and Services Tax on residential rent is among the most frequently misunderstood areas of Indian indirect tax law. The rules underwent a …
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How to Spot a Rental Scam (and Avoid Losing Money)
Rental scams work because renting puts you in a hurry. A good place at a good price feels like it will be gone tomorrow, and that urgency is exactly …
HRA and Home Loan Together: Can You Claim Both in the Same Year?
It is one of the most common questions at tax-filing time, and one of the most misunderstood: if you are paying rent and also repaying a home loan, …
Old vs New Tax Regime (FY 2025-26): Which Should You Pick?
For years the advice was simple: if you pay rent and have a few investments, the old tax regime is better. Budget 2025 broke that rule of thumb. The …
How to File ITR as a Salaried Tenant: AY 2026-27 Checklist
For a salaried tenant, the income tax return is where two things you have been doing all year, paying rent and earning a salary, finally meet the tax …
The Bengaluru Renter's Handbook: Every Guide for Moving In and Settling Down
Renting in Bengaluru has a rhythm to it: decide where and how much, find and vet a place, get the agreement and deposit right, sort out the money and …
Rental Income Tax in India: Complete Guide for Landlords (FY 2025-26)
Rental income from property is one of the most common income sources in India, yet many landlords either under-report it or miss out on legitimate …
Questions to Ask a Landlord Before You Rent
By the time you are standing in a flat you like, it is easy to focus on whether your sofa will fit and forget to ask the questions that actually …
Apartment Viewing Checklist: What to Check Before You Rent
Listings are marketing. The photos are shot at the best angle in the best light, the description highlights the good and omits the rest, and the price …
Section 80GG: Tax Deduction for Rent When You Don't Get HRA
The Indian income tax system provides two distinct mechanisms for taxpayers who pay rent for residential accommodation. The more widely known …
TDS on Rent (Section 194-IB): When Tenants Must Deduct Tax
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on rent is one of the most commonly overlooked tax compliance obligations for tenants in India. If your monthly rent …
Rent Receipts for Tax Benefits: Format, Rules, and Common Mistakes
Rent receipts are the primary documentary evidence required to claim House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act, …