Give without paying gift tax: The $19,000 annual exclusion is unchanged for 2026, and it lets you move money without gift tax this yearThe IRS announced major tax changes for 2026. Standard deductions increase to $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for couples. The gift t...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Who pays 0% capital gains tax in 2026? Check the IRS income limitsSome investors may pay 0% federal capital gains tax in 2026 if their taxable income stays within IRS limits. Single filers can qualify with...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
This $2,000 IRS tax credit can help pay for college in 2026, but there's an income catchTaxpayers pursuing education may benefit from the Lifetime Learning Credit for eligible expenses incurred. This credit covers 20% of up to ...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Income tax department survey reveals large-scale property scam in Gurgaon; 25,000 properties linked to fictitious PANAn Income Tax department survey in Gurgaon's Badshahpur tehsil unraveled that a single fictitious Permanent Account Number (PAN), 'ABCDEF12...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Good news: If penalty is imposed for misreporting of income or other cases you can apply for waiver of penalty using revised Form 161; Check the detailsOn October 8, 2026, the Central Board of Direct Taxes introduced a revised Form 161 for taxpayers. This new form allows eligible individual...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
In 1977, US couple swapped apartment building, transferred property to a partnership the same day: Why a court told IRS their tax break staysThe US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the decision in favour of Norman J. and Beverly G. Magneson in February 1985, rejectin...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
I-T dept moves appellate tribunal against Rs 32.66-cr tax relief to Dr Lal PathLabsDr Lal PathLabs, in a regulatory filing, said that it received an intimation on Wednesday regarding an appeal filed by the I-T Department b...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Paying off student loans? Deduct up to $2,500 in interest on your 2026 return, but watch the income limits that could cut it off earlyStudent loan borrowers may get a valuable tax break in 2026. The IRS still allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to $2,500 in student loan...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Digital nomads take note: The $132,900 foreign earned income exclusion for 2026 could wipe out tax on overseas income, here's the catchFor Americans earning money while living and working abroad, one of the biggest 2026 tax changes is the higher foreign earned income exclus...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
US tax savings 2026: What are the best ways taxpayers can use to potentially lower their tax bill? Know the rulesWhen it comes to taxes, what you end up paying really depends on things like your income, financial goals, and how you file. Luckily, there...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
Do you have to pay tax in India or abroad? Why your residential status is important factorIndividuals earning income abroad must understand their tax residency status according to the Income Tax Act. The Act outlines conditions b...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Google cofounder Sergey Brin bets $102 million to dodge a $13 billion tax bill as California billionaires head for the exitSergey Brin has committed $102 million against a proposed one-time tax on California billionaires. This tax could potentially cost him arou...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Expecting a bonus, stock compensation or property sale in 2026? Check your withholding before a surprise tax bill in 2027A bonus, stock compensation or property sale can change your 2026 tax picture. Here’s what taxpayers should know about withholding, estimat...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Dubai NRI bought Rs 2.31 crore property, didn’t file ITR, got income tax notice; she fights back and wins in ITAT on these groundsMrs Chudamasa’s counsel argued that the AO had erred in treating Rs 2,31,20,000 as investment made during financial year 2017-18. He submit...
05 Oct, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Google cofounder Sergey Brin has spent over $100M to oppose California's billionaire tax. Here's how much he could lose if the proposal is passedBrin has contributed over $100 million to oppose California's proposed wealth tax on billionaires. Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
In 2003, 90 wind turbines went up across California farmland; crops and cattle stayed, while farmers continued using most of the landFarmers in Northern California are capitalizing on wind turbine leases as a supplementary revenue stream while continuing their agricultura...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Property bought for ₹1.23 crore, its market value rose to ₹1.46 crore: Why ITAT Kolkata gave homebuyer ₹11.35 lakh tax reliefA recent ITAT ruling highlights a crucial tax issue for property buyers: an increase in stamp duty value between the agreement and registra...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.27 AM IST