Max out your 401(k) in 2026: The $24,500 limit could quietly slash your tax bill before year's end, and plenty of workers still miss itThe 2026 401(k) employee contribution limit is $24,500. For a traditional 401(k), contributions generally reduce taxable income now, althou...
02 Oct, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Social Security October update: 4 major changes coming soon that could affect your 2027 benefitsSocial Security October update: Social Security’s October update is expected to reveal four key changes for 2027, including the cost-of-liv...
02 Oct, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Microsof is reportedly rebooting the Halo series, Activision game may delve deeper into Master Chief's character and originsThe Halo franchise is reportedly being rebooted under Activision that will delve into Master Chief's backstory. This fresh narrative is des...
02 Oct, 2026, 07.48 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
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
Bengaluru’s tax gap, not tax rates, is the real resource problem: Krishna Byre GowdaBengaluru plans to map properties outside the tax network and bring them into the system to widen the tax base without raising rates, Great...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Borrowed gun to Asian Games gold: How Neeru Dhanda battled H1N1, hardship & years of sacrifice to become India’s shooting starNeeru Dhanda became the first Indian woman to win an individual trap gold at the Asian Games. Her mother, Sudesh Devi, celebrated the news ...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.28 AM 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
Playing Steal an Egg? Here’s what players should know about the latest script, its features and how the Roblox utility worksSteal an Egg Script offers third-party functionalities designed to enhance and automate gameplay experiences for players. Users should exer...
29 Sep, 2026, 10.41 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
ED attaches assets worth Rs 442 crore in RummyCulture money laundering caseThe Bengaluru Zonal Office issued the provisional attachment order on September 25 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 200...
27 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
ED attaches fresh assets worth Rs 442 cr in probe against online gaming company GameskraftThe Enforcement Directorate has attached assets valued at Rs 442 crore linked to Gameskraft Technologies. This action is part of an ongoing...
27 Sep, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
$2 million lottery winner, but she couldn’t celebrate: US woman discovers jackpot during lunch break, then goes back to workVirginia woman won a $2 million lottery jackpot after buying a $20 Platinum 7s scratch-off ticket during her lunch break, but instead of ce...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Dancing With the Stars: Jackson Olson shares big update about his teeth - Are they real or fake? Check viral videoJackson Olson, known for his participation in Dancing With the Stars, recently revealed that his teeth are not entirely natural. Following ...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.01 AM IST