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
Your UPI payment just got a price tag: what it means for GST-registered taxpayersNPCI, which manages UPI, has brought in a merchant discount rate of 0.4% on certain person-to-merchant UPI payments above Rs 2,000.
01 Oct, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Rs 9.91 lakh income tax refund for senior citizen after proving that he mistakenly paid income tax on tax-free bonds; ITAT Delhi order explainedMr Ajay Kumar Bakaya a senior citizen from Gurgaon faced a significant tax issue when he accidentally overpaid income tax on his tax-free b...
30 Sep, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Brother-in-law caught with Rs 4.34 lakh worth of foreign currency; income tax officer sends notice; he wins case in ITAT Delhi with help from sister-in-lawA brother-in-law got into trouble when he was found with Rs 4.34 lakh in foreign currency. A tax officer sent him a notice about it. But, t...
30 Sep, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
ALPA India seeks tax relief for pilots in FY28 BudgetALPA India has called for tax relief measures to address the ongoing attrition of Indian pilots. The organization argues that the current t...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
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...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
NRE vs NRO FD TDS rules: Tax rate for NRIs, PAN rules, DTAA benefit and repatriation limitWhen it comes to Non-Resident External (NRE) and Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) fixed deposits, understanding their distinct tax implications ...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Canada changes rules for foreign workers, bars staffing agencies from sponsoring work permitsForeign workers in Canada will face new regulations regarding Labour Market Impact Assessments, or LMIAs. These changes specifically addres...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.56 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
Centre backs Supreme Court, plans legal bar on social media accounts for under-18sThe Centre plans to amend the Information Technology Rules to restrict children under 18 from opening social media accounts. During a Supre...
29 Sep, 2026, 07.21 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
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.
28 Sep, 2026, 11.55 AM 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
- Anti-betting law fails. A lesson for crypto?
India’s online betting ban has failed to eliminate illegal gambling, with offshore networks continuing operations despite strict laws. The ...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
What happens if Social Security payroll taxes rise to 17%? The 2032 funding deadline could put thousands of dollars at stake for workersA higher Social Security tax could eventually take a noticeable bite out of workers’ paychecks. One estimate says closing the program’s lon...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
US stocks: MGM Resorts shares plunge 10% as Diller’s IAC drops $18 billion bidShares of MGM Resorts fell significantly after the withdrawal of an $18 billion buyout offer from People Inc. According to Barry Diller, th...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
India probes LG, Samsung over alleged tariff evasion on imported OLED TV partsIndia is investigating LG Electronics and Samsung for allegedly paying lower tariffs on imported display parts of high-end TVs, five source...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST