US tax savings 2026: What are the best ways taxpayers can use to potentially lower their tax bill? Know the rulesWhen it comes to taxes, what you end up paying really depends on things like your income, financial goals, and how you file. Luckily, there...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
Using your FSA wisely? Up to $3,400 can be set aside pre-tax in 2026, and millions of workers forget to claim every single dollar of itThe 2026 FSA limit is going up to $3,400. That's $100 more than the 2025 limit. For workers who expect regular medical expenses, the higher...
07 Oct, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Donald Trump is considering an 18.4-cent gas tax cut, but will the savings reach your wallet?Trump’s proposal could offer some relief as prices climb. But the savings would likely be modest. Drivers may save a few dollars each time ...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Tax credit vs deduction in 2026: How a $20,000 credit could cut a $50,000 tax bill to $30,000IRS tax credit and deduction explained: A tax credit and a tax deduction can both lower your tax burden, but they work differently. Here’s ...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.44 AM IST
Before you itemize, check this: 2026’s $16,100 standard deduction could beat your write-offsThe IRS has raised the 2026 standard deduction to $16,100 for single taxpayers, with higher amounts for married couples and heads of househ...
07 Oct, 2026, 03.57 AM IST
Developer Richard Rubin bought a long-shuttered Alabama Ramada Inn in 2021; after a sub-$5 million redevelopment, its 120 rooms were slated for workforce housingDeveloper Richard Rubin is transforming a long-shuttered Ramada Inn in Sheffield, Alabama, into workforce housing through his firm, rm Repv...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Two-wheelers, EVs power September auto sales as festive demand picks upIndia’s two-wheeler market saw record sales in September, boosted by festive consumer buying trends. Two-wheeler sales rose 33.08% year-on-...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Trump’s $500 Obamacare refund checks are going out: Who qualifies, which 30 states are included and how the payments workEligible individuals who bought 2026 coverage via HealthCare.gov but did not receive premium tax credits may get a $500 payment. More than ...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.34 AM IST
Estate tax exemption for 2026 is $15 million: Here’s what families need to know about the IRS rules and $19,000 gift limitThe 2026 estate tax exemption is $15 million, while the annual gift tax exclusion remains $19,000 per recipient. Here’s what the IRS rules ...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.38 AM IST
Expecting a bonus, stock compensation or property sale in 2026? Check your withholding before a surprise tax bill in 2027A bonus, stock compensation or property sale can change your 2026 tax picture. Here’s what taxpayers should know about withholding, estimat...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Waiting on income? Deferring payments into next year could reduce your 2026 taxable income, but there is a catch you should know firstIf you’re self-employed and expect a lower income next year, delaying eligible payments until January could reduce your current-year taxabl...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Think your Roth IRA lowers your taxes this year? It doesn't, because contributions aren't deductible, and here is who should use it nowMany small business owners fund a Roth IRA expecting an immediate tax break. That calculation is flawed. Roth IRAs run on after-tax income....
05 Oct, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Half a dozen small hybrids getting ready for Indian launchAutomakers including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Toyota and Renault are preparing around half a dozen small hybrid vehicles for India over the ...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.02 AM 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
In CAFE 3, auto companies have wider choices and a better view of the roadIndia's new CAFE 3 emission norms are set to reshape automakers' investment strategies by promoting cleaner technologies alongside electric...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Could an IRS notice mean up to $1,000 for your retirement in 2027 and what do you need to do now to qualify for the new match?The IRS is mailing notices about a retirement benefit that will not start until 2027. The letter does not mean a $1,000 payment is coming n...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Why is your $1,390 IRS payment missing? What Americans need to know about the payment rumor and Trump’s $2,000 tariff dividendIRS relief payment and $2,000 tariff dividend: Rumors of a new federal stimulus check are circulating online again. Digital posts and unsol...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.43 PM IST