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New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
American Express vs Indian Company: Viral post highlights stark gap in work culture, FNF settlements and gratuity practicesA viral X post contrasted a smooth exit from a global firm with a friend's difficult experience at an Indian employer, sparking debate on s...
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
How a simple home loan EMI calculation before you apply can reduce your interest burdenA home loan EMI calculator is an invaluable tool for financial planning, allowing users to estimate monthly repayments, total interest, and...
Balance sheet trick: Decoding another manipulation, and how to spot a bad apple in your portfolio before othersThere is one line in the accounts that most investors skip because it looks routine. But behind that line can sit disputed demands, old los...
Sebi to relax InvIT cash flow distribution rulesSebi has proposed a relaxation in the net distributable cash flow calculation for road sector InvITs. The regulator will allow debt-funded ...
Pension is salary, family pension is not: Key tax rules pensioners must know before filing ITR for AY 2026-27Pension and family pension are taxed differently under the Income-Tax Act, yet many taxpayers continue to confuse the two while filing retu...
New income tax regime: Don’t miss out on these 3 key deductions that will reduce your taxable income & help save more taxMany taxpayers mistakenly believe the New Tax Regime offers no deductions. However, salaried employees and pensioners can claim a Rs 75,000...
Your employer may soon pay your SIP from salary: Sebi's new mutual fund proposal explainedYour employer might soon invest in mutual funds directly from your salary. Sebi is considering a new proposal to allow this. Employees can ...
Americans could get $1,700 back in a new tax credit; here's who qualifies and how to claim itA new federal education tax credit is putting up to $1,700 back on the table for eligible Americans, and families across the U.S. are start...
Zero income tax on Rs 15 lakh CTC? Here’s how these allowances and perks can cut your tax under new tax regimeSalaried individuals can significantly reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime by strategically utilizing allowances and perqui...
Explained: Why Vedanta shares are up 4% after government's royalty cut on crude oilVedanta shares rallied after the Centre reduced royalty rates on crude oil and natural gas production, a move expected to lower costs for t...
Mumbai couple earning Rs 40 LPA still can't buy their dream home. CA explains why: 'People are not buying homes anymore....'Mumbai's property market shows a widening gap between salaries and home prices. A couple earning Rs 40 lakh annually struggles to afford a ...
Stop overpaying taxes: SSA rules explained — hidden ways to saveMany people think Social Security Administration income is always tax-free, but that is not true. Taxes depend on your total income and rul...
Want higher health insurance coverage through super top-up policy? HDFC Ergo, Aditya Birla, ICICI Lombard, Niva Bupa, Care plans comparedRising healthcare costs necessitate enhanced coverage beyond base policies. Super top-up plans offer this crucial protection, acting as an ...
Pick your own health cover: How custom plans work and their hidden downsidesA health plan consists of a base plan and riders or add-ons. Earlier, the base plan comprised fixed features that could not be changed, and...
Noida workers' unrest: Action against 203 contractors labour law violationsNoida authorities are taking strong action against contractors. Licenses of 203 contractors are being cancelled. Firms are being blackliste...
2026 tax refund investing: Top 5 blue-chip stocks like Apple and Walmart to grow your money fastTax refunds in 2026 may be higher due to new rules like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Instead of spending, people can invest in strong st...
Don’t miss out: Smart last-minute tax moves to boost deductions before April 15Tax tips before April 15 deadline: With the April tax deadline approaching, organize your documents and explore deductions for retirement a...
Social Security update: The reason April stimulus payments may be less than usual for AmericansSocial Security payments April 2026 look higher but feel smaller for millions. Over 75 million Americans depend on these monthly benefits. ...