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Legal
- LegalRent agreement checklist: 10 things to check before you signBefore you sign a rent or leave-and-licence agreement in India, check these 10 things: the term and registration, deposit, rent increases, lock-in, notice period, repairs and more.5 min read
- LegalCheque bounced? What to do, step by stepIf a cheque given to you bounces, the law sets strict deadlines: a demand notice within 30 days, 15 days for the other side to pay, then one month to file a complaint. Here's how it works.4 min read
Finance
- FinanceOld or new tax regime? How to chooseA simple way to decide between the old and new income tax regimes in India: list the deductions you can really claim, compare the tax both ways, and know when you can switch.4 min read
- FinanceGot an income tax notice? What it means and how to replyWhat the common income tax notices mean — 143(1), 139(9), 142(1), 143(2) and 148 — how to check a notice is genuine, and how to reply online on the e-filing portal.4 min read
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