GST reforms 2026: Employers get ITC on employee health, life insurance premiumsThe GST Council has recommended allowing employers to claim input tax credit on GST paid for health and life insurance policies taken for e...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
No rate cuts, but big GST relief: 8 reforms on refunds, ITC, registration and enforcement | ExplainedThe GST Council has approved a sweeping process overhaul, easing registration, speeding up refunds, widening input tax credit and reducing ...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
GST Council Meeting 2026: Tax officers' arrest powers scrapped, prosecution threshold raised to Rs 5 crore; no rate changesGST Council Meeting 2026: The GST Council concluded that existing GST rates would remain unchanged. It further removed arrest authorities f...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
GST winners 2026: No rate cuts, but small businesses, exporters and taxpayers have plenty to gain. Here's howGST Reform Winners 2026: The GST Council has greenlit key reforms intended to simplify compliance for businesses across the board. Small bu...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
SSDI Benefits 2026: Why having a medical condition alone may not be enough to qualify - Check work credit rules and average monthly paymentSocial Security Disability Insurance will provide financial support to eligible individuals unable to work due to health issues. In 2026, t...
08 Oct, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Instagram turns 16, but the internet isn't celebratingWhile some users shared their early Instagram grids, replies to the post quickly turned sour. Many users said they wished the app could be ...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Skip the raise? Some employers are boosting health benefits instead to save on payroll taxes in 2026, and workers are taking notice nowPayroll taxes make wage increases expensive for small businesses. To cut tax overhead in 2026, many employers are expanding health coverage...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Business owners, check this now: Group health premiums are fully deductible in 2026, and many owners still overlook these savings todayBusiness owners reviewing 2026 taxes shouldn't overlook employee health benefits. Group health insurance premiums are fully deductible, whi...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Oprah Winfrey made a 'significant' investment in True Food Kitchen in 2018. The resturant chain is now filing for bankruptcyTrue Food Kitchen, known for its health-focused dining, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection recently. The restaurant chain has c...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
- Bengal, count plants, not promises: The real test of its industrial comeback
In a bid to enhance industrial investment in West Bengal, finance minister Swapan Dasgupta plans to overhaul outdated land use regulations....
05 Oct, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Sell your stocks too soon and you may pay more: How long you hold an asset changes your 2026 Capital Gains Tax, and timing matters hereThe baseline for tax planning in 2026 relies on shifting retirement contribution limits. The IRS adjusted these thresholds, altering the ca...
03 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Self-employed? An S-Corp election could slash your self-employment taxes in 2026, and here's what smart business owners are doing todayFor self-employed owners, the biggest 2026 tax decision may not be another deduction. It could be how the business is structured. An S-Corp...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
PCOD, work pressure, low pay and no fixed shifts: Bengaluru woman quit her IT job to drive an auto, says she is earning more than beforeA Bengaluru woman left her IT job and began driving an auto-rickshaw after erratic shifts, family responsibilities and health concerns made...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Employee put on PIP after 5 years decides to leave after secretly securing another job, but an unexpected COBRA tip makes the resignation timing a bigger questionAn employee put on a performance improvement plan (PIP) after five years at a company had already secured another fully remote job and was ...
28 Sep, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
After Germany sick leave policy row, UK adviser says ‘you can’t just text, send WhatsApp or email’ boss when sick; wants...After Germany sick leave policy row, UK adviser Sir Charlie Mayfield has called for enhanced communication between workers and management d...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Bank Strike September 28-30: Why will banks remain closed for 3 days? Check services that may be affectedBank Strike September 28: UFBU has said its proposed nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30 will go ahead after a conciliation meet...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
CGHS new rule: Central government employees outside CGHS areas can now opt for CGHSThe central government has made it easier for employees to access CGHS facilities without geographical limitations. This new directive allo...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.26 AM IST