Rs 3.41 crore in FCNR deposits tagged as unexplained money despite being held by Dubai-based individual; ITAT Jaipur grants full reliefMrs. Khanwani, a Dubai resident, faced tax notices for unexplained money linked to her FCNR deposits. The ITAT Jaipur ruled in her favor, h...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
How much gold and silver jewellery can you have in your home without getting into trouble with the Income Tax authorities?How much pure silver and gold jewellery can you have in your home without getting into trouble with the Income Tax authorities? To know the...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Retired employee received income tax notice for Rs 9.04 lakh leave encashment; she wins case in ITAT Jaipur, know how leave encashment is taxedRetired employee sent income tax notice for Rs 9.04 lakh leave encashment, she wins case in ITAT Jaipur; Know how leave encashment is taxed...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Rs 3.99 lakh penalty for under-reporting income and paying Rs 2 lakh less in income tax; ITAT Jaipur cancels penalty, know whyA man from Sikar faced a penalty of Rs 3.99 lakh for under-reporting his income. The Income Tax Department initiated penalty proceedings af...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Global Market: China's wealthy rush to unwind offshore trusts as tax deadline loomsChina’s wealthy individuals are restructuring offshore trusts, selling investments and reassessing residency amid a new 20% tax on overseas...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
₹1.70 crore undisclosed cash alleged in property sale, Income Tax Dept relies on WhatsApp chats and Excel sheets; here's why taxpayer wins at ITAT DelhiThe Delhi Income Tax Appellate Tribunal quashed the assessment against Mr. Sehgal regarding alleged undisclosed cash. The Income Tax Depart...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
IRS Form 1040: How to check if you qualify for a tax credit and how much you could getFamilies filing their federal income tax returns in 2026 could qualify for up to $8,800 through the IRS Child Tax Credit. The maximum appli...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Social Security COLA 2027: Could your bigger benefit mean a higher tax bill? What retirees should checkThe Social Security Administration announces the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14. Most forecasts land between 3.2% and 3.6%. Fede...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Canada-based senior citizen faced income tax liability of ₹83.2 lakh as STCG; here's why he wins at ITAT Bengaluru on technical groundA recent ITAT ruling highlights the critical importance of following proper legal procedures in income tax reassessment cases. When a taxpa...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
IRS $4,427 tax credit in 2026: Who qualifies, income limits and how to claim itEligible US taxpayers could qualify for an IRS Earned Income Tax Credit of up to $4,427 in 2026. Find out who qualifies, the income limits ...
14 Oct, 2026, 02.54 AM IST
IRS is not sending $4,427 payments right now: When eligible taxpayers can claim the 2026 EITCThe IRS has set the maximum Earned Income Tax Credit at $4,427 for 2026 for eligible workers with one qualifying child. The IRS set these a...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
Social Security benefits are still taxed in these 8 US states in 2026: Check if your retirement income is at risk and whether you qualify for exemptionsWhen it comes to taxes, every state has its own way of doing things. Some states give certain income or age groups a break, while others lo...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
When do you need a tax residency certificate to claim lower tax rate under DTAA for Tax Year 2026For Indians earning income from overseas, securing a tax residency certificate is essential to avail benefits under the Double Taxation Avo...
10 Oct, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
In 2005, a US couple sold their farm during bankruptcy, IRS sent them a tax bill, Supreme Court settled who paysThe case, Hall v. United States, involved Lynwood and Brenda Hall, who filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 12 of the US Bankruptcy Code in A...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.22 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
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
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