TDS paid by a deceased parent; can I file ITR to get a TDS refund now?

ET Wealth Reader's Query: Is it possible to file an income tax return (ITR) for a deceased family member (mother or father) ...
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Section 194T (10% TDS) causing cash-flow blockage for MSMEs

Section 194T introduces a flat 10% TDS on partner remuneration and interest, sharply reducing monthly liquidity for small firms. The key takeaway is that blocked refunds and borrowing costs may ...

NRI property sellers lose lakhs to TDS delays; why Budget 2026 must step in to simplify the tax rules

Complex tax regulations for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) property sellers are causing significant fund blockage, with 12.5% to ...

Will TDS be deducted on real estate brokerage paid to an individual broker?

ET Wealth Reader's Query: Is TDS applicable on brokerage paid by an individual seller to an individual real estate broker? If yes, how should the seller remit the TDS amount to the government?

Budget 2026: Need for an overhaul of the TDS framework

Income-tax refunds have risen sharply from Rs. 1.92 lakh crore in FY21 to Rs. 4.76 lakh crore in FY25. A substantial portion ...