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World Bank Raises India's FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%India's economic growth forecast for FY27 has been raised to 6.6 percent by the World Bank. This positive outlook is driven by reduced US t...
Booked flats in 2005, still awaiting possession: Builder ordered to pay 10.05% interest to homebuyers for nearly 20-year delayThe Bombay High Court, in its ruling, said a builder can’t indefinitely retain purchasers’ money while failing to deliver homes. For the de...
Paying rent above Rs 50,000? Failure to deduct TDS can make you an assessee in default; know what to doTenants paying over Rs 50,000 monthly rent must deduct TDS. This applies to individuals and HUFs not requiring tax audits. The TDS rate is ...
ITR filing 2026: 9 key checks every taxpayer must make for AY 2026–27India's income tax administration has become increasingly data-driven, with information from TDS/TCS reporting, SFT filings and other sourc...
Social Security crisis 2032: Could a 22% benefit cut slash retirement income for millions of Americans if Congress fails to act?Social Security crisis 2032 is no longer a distant warning. Current projections show the trust fund could face depletion by 2032, triggerin...
India attracted $843 billion in FDI between 2014-15 and 2025-26: OfficialIndia has seen a significant rise in Foreign Direct Investment, attracting USD 843 billion between 2014-15 and 2025-26. Key government init...
RBI "opens the floodgates": Dhawal Dalal on why now may be the best entry point for debt investors in two yearsIndia is attracting foreign debt capital by removing taxes and easing borrowing rules. This move is expected to inject significant liquidit...
'Khabardar, kabhi bhi mat karna': Veteran investor Shankar Sharma says stock market isn't for common people, returns don't even beat FDVeteran investor Shankar Sharma advises retail investors to avoid equities, arguing that markets are for professionals and that taxes and v...
Hong Kong-based son gets tax notice after father buys insurance policy in his name with cash; he fights back and wins case in ITAT MumbaiAn NRI in Hong Kong faced an income tax dispute after withdrawing cash from his NRE account to give to his father. The father used this mon...
ICSI CS December 2026 Exam Timetable: Date-wise schedule for executive & professional programmes, exam timings, open-book papers and moreICSI CS December 2026 Exam Timetable: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has announced the examination schedule for the CS Execu...
US Customs’ $166 billion tariff refund plan faces court fight over who gets access to payoutsA government official testifies today in federal court. This concerns billions of dollars in import taxes. The Supreme Court ruled these ta...
Income Tax Department issues ITR scrutiny guidelines: These ITR filers may face compulsory scrutiny in FY 26-27The CBDT has released new guidelines for compulsory income tax return scrutiny in FY 2026-27, impacting returns filed in FY 2025-26. Specif...
Man sold unlisted shares, bought Rs 5.65 cr house, faced income tax scrutiny; he fought back and won in ITAT Delhi despite low income declarationMr. Bansal successfully appealed a tax demand after claiming Section 54F exemption on Rs 7.59 crore long-term capital gains from unlisted s...
India needs to remove tax friction for more FDIIndia is looking to boost foreign investment by reforming its tax system. Recent proposals aim to simplify taxes on foreign holdings. The c...
IRS tax refund news June 2026: Which taxpayers qualify for delayed refunds and when could payments arrive?More than $3,400 is the projected average IRS tax refund for many eligible filers this year, making tax refund updates one of the most sear...
Maximum 39% marginal rate of income tax applicable for these individuals in Tax Year 2026-2027Individuals and certain entities will face a maximum 39% income tax rate under the new tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027. This Maximum Marg...
At Big 4 firms, AI is starting to reshape the tax professionMajor accounting firms in India are embracing artificial intelligence for tax services. AI is automating routine tasks, research, and draft...
Lady sold apartment, took Rs 2.5 lakh cash, bought new apartment from son-in-law, paid no tax, got income tax notice; she fights back and wins case in ITAT ChennaiA Chennai woman successfully appealed a tax notice after selling her apartment for Rs 35.5 lakh, including Rs 2.5 lakh in cash, and buying ...
CBDT tells tax officers to tighten scrutiny of unexplained income, assetsThe Central Board of Direct Taxes has directed tax officers to be more careful and consistent when using rules against hidden income and as...
Leave encashment tax rules for AY 2026-27: How much exemption salaried employees can claimITR Filing 2026-27: Salaried employees can claim tax exemption on leave encashment at retirement. While government employees enjoy full exe...