Journal
Just a financial thought
Notes on savings, investment, and tax in India — carried over from the original journal, dates and all.
6 November 2015
Swachh Bharat Cess @ 0.5% — Applicable on All Services from 15 November 2015
How the Swachh Bharat Cess affected service tax on telephone, insurance, and eating out from 15 November 2015.
4 November 2015
Sovereign Gold Bonds 2015 — Earn 2.75% Interest by Investing in Gold
Key terms of the Government of India's 2015 Sovereign Gold Bond scheme: tenure, interest, taxation, and where to buy.
5 September 2015
Which Income Tax Return Form to Fill — A Simple Guide
A simple guide to choosing the correct income tax return form for filing in India.
10 January 2015
PPF - Public Provident Fund: Tax-Free Saving Tool in India
An overview of the Public Provident Fund: eligibility, lock-in period, tax treatment, interest rate, loan facility, and where to open an account.
13 November 2014
Tax Deduction at Source on Life Insurance Payouts
How the 2% TDS introduced by the Finance Bill 2015 on life insurance maturity proceeds works, who it applies to, and a worked example.