Before you itemize, check this: 2026’s $16,100 standard deduction could beat your write-offsThe IRS has raised the 2026 standard deduction to $16,100 for single taxpayers, with higher amounts for married couples and heads of househ...
02 Oct, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Social Security COLA 2027: Latest forecast, likely increase, and why it may be a bad news for retirees?Anticipation surrounds the October 2026 announcement by the Social Security Administration regarding the 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (CO...
02 Oct, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
SNAP benefits from October 1: Will 37 million Americans get increased payments? New rules, income limits and monthly benefits explainedSNAP benefits from October 1, 2026: Millions of Americans receiving SNAP benefits will see updated benefit amounts and changes to eligibili...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
How employees contributing to EPF on actual wage basis can be impacted due to hike in EPF wage ceiling limitAs of September 17, 2026, the EPF wage ceiling is set to increase from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This adjustment does not affect employees wh...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
NPS Swasthya latest guidelines: How much do you need to contribute? Check fees, withdrawal and exit rulesThe PFRDA has unveiled comprehensive operational guidelines for the NPS Swasthya health cover. These guidelines specify minimum contributio...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
SNAP benefits changing October 1, 2026: New eligibility limits, deductions, monthly payments and asset rulesStarting October 1, 2026, SNAP benefits and income limits are poised for a substantial increase. Eligible households can expect a notable r...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
UPI charges from October 15: FAQs on who will pay 0.4% MDR and what consumers, small vendors & large merchants need to knowUPI Payment: UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 will continue to be free for users. A new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be introduced f...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
UPI MDR explained; AI leaders split on slowing downUPI’s new MDR framework will change how large merchant payments are charged. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
16 Sep, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
UPI Charges Explained: Will you pay a fee for Rs 2,000+ UPI payments? Government clarifies what users need to knowUPI Payment Charges Rules: Ordinary UPI users will not pay transaction fees for payments above Rs 2,000. Person-to-person UPI transactions ...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
Dubai-based homebuyer cancels 2 Mumbai flats after long delay, but builder kept him waiting for refund and wanted to deduct charges: MahaREAT orders full refund + Rs 1.33 crore in interestDubai based homebuyers books two flats in Mumbai from Dubai office in Sheikh Zayed Road of Sion, Mumbai based builder; but builder delays p...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
New labour code impact: Rs 8k less take home pay likely for employee with Rs 15 lakh CTC; check the impact on CTCs of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakhNew labour codes mandate higher provident fund contributions for employees. This change reduces monthly take-home pay for many salaried ind...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
Carbon pricing, emissions tracking key to protect India's exports under EU CBAM: CII ReportIndia must enhance carbon pricing and emissions tracking systems for exporters. The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ent...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
NRI can’t sell Indian property before October 1, 2026 if buyer does not have TAN; Know how to apply for TAN onlineThe TDS rulesfor NRIs say that there isno thresholdlimit for TDS deduction, whereas resident Indians get a threshold limit of Rs 50 lakh be...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle classDigital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting ...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Government approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of Rs 10 and 20The government has approved polymer banknotes for field trials and regular issuance. Inflation has declined steadily, though recent pressur...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
$6,000 senior tax deduction 2026: are you eligible under new IRS income limits before 2028 expiration?$6,000 senior tax deduction 2026: Over 58 million seniors can now claim a new $6,000 tax deduction in 2026. This "Senior Bonus" helps Ameri...
11 Feb, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Has Standard Deduction for FY 2026-27 for salaried employees changed in Budget 2026?Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has maintained the standard deduction at Rs 75,000 for salaried individuals and pens...
01 Feb, 2026, 05.25 PM IST