Turning 60? The IRS' $11,250 catch-up could boost your retirement savings in 2026 - here’s who qualifiesWorkers turning 60 to 63 in 2026 have a higher catch-up contribution limit for workplace retirement plans. This enhanced limit allows contr...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
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...
03 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Self-employed? An S-Corp election could slash your self-employment taxes in 2026, and here's what smart business owners are doing todayFor self-employed owners, the biggest 2026 tax decision may not be another deduction. It could be how the business is structured. An S-Corp...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Many Americans overlook this: The new $7,500 IRA limit is one of the simplest ways to save on taxes in 2026, and it is still open todayThe 2026 tax rules quietly give retirement savers more room to plan. The IRA contribution limit has climbed to $7,500, while 401(k), 403(b)...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
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
Got a high-deductible plan? How to maximize your $4,400 HSA limit and unlock 3 tax advantages in 2026Health savings accounts (HSA), offer three significant tax advantages for qualified expenses related to medical care. Individuals can contr...
02 Oct, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
NRI child sending money to parents in India: Why a tax-free gift can still trigger an income-tax noticeParents receiving money from their NRI children in India may enjoy tax exemptions on gifts, but large transactions can attract scrutiny fro...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
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...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Trump Account $1,000 eligibility explained: Your child may qualify for an account but not the federal deposit - here’s whyUnderstanding the eligibility criteria for establishing Trump Accounts is important for families navigating the process. Children generally...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.22 AM IST
Could an IRS notice mean up to $1,000 for your retirement in 2027 and what do you need to do now to qualify for the new match?The IRS is mailing notices about a retirement benefit that will not start until 2027. The letter does not mean a $1,000 payment is coming n...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Why is your $1,390 IRS payment missing? What Americans need to know about the payment rumor and Trump’s $2,000 tariff dividendIRS relief payment and $2,000 tariff dividend: Rumors of a new federal stimulus check are circulating online again. Digital posts and unsol...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
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...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
My NRI status changed. Will interest earned on my NRE FDs be taxable in India?ET Wealth reader's query: I was an NRI until FY2024–25. After relocating to India, my residential status changed to ‘resident’ from FY2025–...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Do banks report deposits over $10,000 to the IRS? What really happens when you cross the cash reporting thresholdA cash deposit exceeding $10,000 in a single day triggers an automatic report to the federal government. Financial institutions do not make...
29 Sep, 2026, 01.49 AM IST
Buying property abroad for your NRI child? Know how much Indian parents can transfer and the tax implicationsNavigating overseas property purchases for NRI/OCI children can be complex for Indian parents, entangled in regulations like FEMA and RBI's...
28 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Can you save tax by gifting money to your HUF? How Section 99 changes the tax equationMoney or property gifted by a member to an HUF may not be taxable in the HUF’s hands because of the “relative” exemption. But the tax conse...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
JPMorgan to double GIFT City business as $1 billion book expandsJPMorgan Chase & Co. plans to expand its operations at Gujarat's GIFT City in the next few years. The bank aims to double its business in a...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.27 AM IST