Arvind Rao

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How to pay tax and claim deductions for joint home ownership
Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

If a couple is registered as joint owners of a property, the tax authorities expect...

Don't miss retirement goals for children's higher education
Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Parens must start preparing to save fortheir children's higher education at an early...

Review your insurance cover after buying a policy
Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Any insurance policy cannot be treated as a 'buy and hold' strategy like one may want...

Keep records of transactions or face penalty
Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

It is the duty of a tax payer to record all his/her transactions, to explain sources of...

Changing jobs? Declare past income to new employer
Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Ensure you don't get benefits that get reversed, while filing returns.

Capital gains tax exemption for joint property also
Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

New house need not be in the tax payer's name only.

Capital gains tax exemption for joint property also
Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Here's why you should get a personal accident cover
Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Individuals, proposing to take a personal accident cover, should also note that this...

The ifs and buts of capital gains
Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

The law does not allow clubbing of Section 54 exemptions for reinvestment purposes.

Going on holiday? Plan finances first
Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Avoiding financial planning could mean spending more on the holiday.