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Commuting to work? A $340-a-month pre-tax benefit could reduce your 2026 taxes, and your employer may already offer it to you right nowGetting to work just got a little cheaper. The IRS raised the monthly pre-tax transit cap to $340 for 2026. That lets workers set aside $4,...
5-year FD vs NSC calculator: Check maturity senior citizens can get on Rs 2.5 lakh investment in NSC and FDs from SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB, ICICI Bank and othersFor senior citizens eyeing steady income, evaluating National Savings Certificates against bank fixed deposits is crucial. Investing Rs 2.5...
Chewing gum is not an eatable item says Gujarat HC: Bubble gum is not swallowed hence it attracts higher 12.5% tax, rules courtGujarat High Court has ruled that chewing gum cannot be classified as an edible sweet or sweetmeat under state Value Added Tax provisions b...
Has government imposed 5% GST on e-commerce delivery services ahead of Diwali? Income Tax Dept says thisRecent speculation on social media suggests that a new GST has been introduced for e-commerce delivery services. However, the Press Informa...
Why a raise may not push you into a higher bracket in 2026: The IRS inflation adjustment trick that many taxpayers still overlook todayWhen you get a raise, it is easy to worry that a bigger paycheck will push you into a higher tax bracket and leave you with less money. For...
Married couples, take note: The $32,200 standard deduction in 2026 could shrink your taxable income before you even start itemizing nowThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax adjustments for 2026, incorporating annual inflation updates alongside changes made under ...
GST 2.0 makes it less taxing as govt scrap arrest powers, raise prosecution threshold to Rs 5 crore in major overhaulThe GST Council recently approved substantial reforms to simplify the indirect tax structure and improve compliance. These changes include ...
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...
FD rate up to 8.25% for senior citizens investing for five years; know the list of banksCurrently, multiple banks are offering attractive fixed deposit interest rates that go up to 8.25% specifically for senior citizens. Suryod...
Who pays 0% capital gains tax in 2026? Check the IRS income limitsSome investors may pay 0% federal capital gains tax in 2026 if their taxable income stays within IRS limits. Single filers can qualify with...
Tech stocks drag Nasdaq lower on report of OpenAI revenue fall, high yieldsUS equity indexes fell, influenced by megacap technology stocks and concerns regarding OpenAI's revenue performance. The Nasdaq 100 and S&P...
ET Graphics: The GST playbook — milestones over 9 yearsFrom its rollout in 2017 to GST 2.0, India’s goods and services tax has evolved into a more digitised and predictable tax regime. Over nine...
Facing a 7% Mortgage? Here's how family loans could help buyers avoid high mortgage interest and unlock valuable tax savingsMortgage rates are stuck above 7%. Waiting sounds smart, but rising home prices could quickly erase any rate savings. That is why some fami...
India's GST Revolution: How India’s biggest indirect tax reform changed its economy and its way of doing businessIndia's GST Revolution: GST has transformed India's indirect taxation system, eliminating many previous levies to streamline compliance and...
Proposal to scrap GST officers' arrest powers based on 'trust'; states likely to back move: SourcesThe 57th meeting of the GST Council, to be chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state finance ministers, wil...
GST shake-up: Council may rejig tax officers' panelsThe GST Council is likely to recast its tax officers' committees to make them leaner as the system matures. It is proposed to reduce the cu...
Andhra Pradesh commercial tax collections rise 18 pc to Rs 30,436 cr in H1Andhra Pradesh’s commercial tax collections rose 18% year-on-year to Rs 30,435.98 crore during April-September 2026, with September recordi...
Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 62.50 in Delhi, ATF costlier by Rs 16 ahead of festive seasonFrom October 1, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi increased to Rs 2,810. This rise of Rs 62.50 marks a 2.3 percent incr...
GST 2.0 revived demand. Now industry wants its tax credit unstuckThe GST Council is set to reconvene after a year to focus on reforming the input tax credit system. Recent surveys by KPMG and Deloitte hig...
Singapore has a new rule that could cost tourists $5,500. Here's what you need to knowSingapore has implemented tougher penalties to curb disruptive behaviors on its public transport system, aiming to enhance the experience f...