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Sell your stocks too soon and you may pay more: How long you hold an asset changes your 2026 Capital Gains Tax, and timing matters hereThe baseline for tax planning in 2026 relies on shifting retirement contribution limits. The IRS adjusted these thresholds, altering the ca...
India should tax capital income, not wealth or inheritance: Economist Daniel WaldenstromIndia should focus on taxing capital income, such as corporate profits and dividends, to address inequality. Economist Daniel Waldenstrom s...
Son sells ancestral land for Rs 8 crore, buys 2 more properties; gets income tax notice but wins at ITAT Chandigarh: Know whyA family from Panchkula owned some ancestral land in a village. A member of this family sold his share of the the said land for Rs 8 crore ...
Own a small business? This 2026 tax deduction could reduce your taxable income by up to 20%Small business tax break 2026: Small-business owners could get a valuable tax break in 2026 through the qualified business income deduction...
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth’s finances revealed: Bitcoin (BTC USD), more than $1 million in one bank account, retirement assets, stock sales and ETF purchasesPete Hegseth has reported significant financial assets in his latest disclosure for 2025. His holdings include Bitcoin valued between $16,0...
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Rupee under pressure, inflation sticky: Will RBI be forced to rethink rates? Ankita Pathak, Ionic AssetWith the Fed entering a tightening cycle, India faces a tougher monetary policy trade-off as the rupee remains under pressure and inflation...
Tax audit deadline extended: Key checks taxpayers should make before filing income tax returnThe CBDT has announced an extension for tax audit and ITR filing deadlines for Assessment Year 2026-27. Taxpayers must now file their retur...
- US SEC proposes wider retail investor access to private assets amid risk concerns
The SEC has proposed new rules to expand access to private assets typically available only to wealthy investors. These rules aim to allow m...
In 1944, a retired IRS auditor Anne Scheiber invested $5,000 in stocks; 51 years later, her portfolio was worth $22 millionAnne Scheiber reportedly retired in the mid-1940s with an annual salary of about $3,150. She had never been promoted. Her pay had also chan...
Man paid lower income tax by setting off business loss against long term capital gains but received income tax notice; wins case in ITAT DelhiMan pays lower income tax by setting off business loss with long term capital gains but gets income tax notice; Wins case in ITAT Delhi. IT...
Groom gets Rs 10 lakh cash and gold jewellery from wedding guests. Now he has to keep record of these gifts. But why?A wedding gift of ₹10 lakh in cash sounds like a reason to celebrate, but one woman's post about her cousin's gift has sparked a very diffe...
Retirement planning: Why costs, asset allocation, and compounding matter more than chasing returnsA pension is not really a lump sum. It is years of groceries, medicines and bills paid out across a 25-year or longer retirement. Hence, th...
Moving from UAE to India? 6-step financial homecoming guidebook to manage tax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property, and gratuityTax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property and gratuity all need sorting before and after you fly home.
The most uncertain sector also pays the most to wait. Watchlist for patient investors: 5 stocks with upside potential of up to 25%There are some interesting contrarian bets in the market. But going contrarian, or buying what everyone else is running away from, is not t...
Sebi sees potential for Rs 2 lakh crore IPO fundraising as fresh capital gains prominenceSEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said India could raise up to Rs 2 lakh crore through IPOs, with substantial proceeds flowing directly to c...
My sister gifted me Rs 37 lakh from land sale. Will she have to pay income tax?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My sister and I received Rs 37 lakh each from the sale of agricultural land in our native place. She has gifted h...
SpaceX stock transfers raise compliance questions for Indian HNIsIndian investors holding SpaceX shares are seeking legal advice on compliance. These investors received SpaceX shares directly from offshor...
Can NRIs save income tax by gifting shares to their resident parents? Know these tax rules before transferring sharesWhile giving shares to your parents who reside in your home country might appear as a thoughtful gesture, it has substantial tax considerat...
Taxable income below Rs 12 lakh: Will you pay zero income tax if this income includes LTCG and STCG for Tax Year 2026-27?Indian residents and HUFs can use the basic exemption limit to lower capital gains tax. This provision under the Income Tax Act, 2025, rema...
Selling gold after price rise: Have you factored in capital gains tax you will have to pay? Know how you will be taxed on selling Rs 10 lakh worth of goldWhen selling old gold jewellery, be aware that it comes with capital gains tax and Goods and Services Tax implications. Long-term capital g...