Sourcing
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Rates and rules that change
Tax slabs, small savings rates, statutory charges and regulatory limits change. Articles that depend on them state the period they apply to, and are updated when the underlying figure moves. Calculators carry editable rate fields for the same reason.
Corrections
We correct errors of fact promptly and note the correction at the foot of the article with the date. We do not silently delete or rewrite published claims.
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Conflicts of interest
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Independence from AI-generated filler
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