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...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
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...
12 Oct, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
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 ...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
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 ...
10 Oct, 2026, 03.57 PM 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
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...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
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...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
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...
09 Oct, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
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...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
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...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
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...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
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...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
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...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
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...
02 Oct, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
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...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
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...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
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...
29 Sep, 2026, 06.24 PM IST