He wrote $464,000 in checks before his father's death; the IRS later challenged the giftsA Pennsylvania man's decision to write 11 checks worth $464,000 five days before his father's death led to an IRS estate tax dispute. A US ...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
In 2000, Allen Paulson left behind $193 million fortune, unpaid taxes, family inheritance fight led US authorities to pursue his heirsPaulson died on July 19, 2000, leaving behind an estate valued at $193.4 million for federal estate-tax purposes. Most of his assets were h...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
In 1942, a woman inherited property worth $33,650, its value rose to $95,000, then a mother-son ownership arrangement triggered a US estate-tax disputeThe dispute reached the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which ruled on November 1, 1967, in favour of the Internal Revenue Serv...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.28 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
Give without paying gift tax: The $19,000 annual exclusion is unchanged for 2026, and it lets you move money without gift tax this yearThe IRS announced major tax changes for 2026. Standard deductions increase to $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for couples. The gift t...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
In 2005, a US couple sold their farm during bankruptcy, IRS sent them a tax bill, Supreme Court settled who paysThe case, Hall v. United States, involved Lynwood and Brenda Hall, who filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 12 of the US Bankruptcy Code in A...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
In 1977, US couple swapped apartment building, transferred property to a partnership the same day: Why a court told IRS their tax break staysThe US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the decision in favour of Norman J. and Beverly G. Magneson in February 1985, rejectin...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Digital nomads take note: The $132,900 foreign earned income exclusion for 2026 could wipe out tax on overseas income, here's the catchFor Americans earning money while living and working abroad, one of the biggest 2026 tax changes is the higher foreign earned income exclus...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
GST 2.0: From stuck tax credit to fewer disputes, industry chambers list key reform demandsGST 2.0 reforms: Industry chambers are calling for reforms to GST 2.0 during the upcoming GST Council meeting. They seek improvements in in...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.25 PM 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
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
At 27, Howard Lutnick helped make $300 million; decades later, he reports $250 million in income as Trump’s Commerce chiefUS Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reported at least $250 million in income and other proceeds in 2025, his first year in government. Dec...
02 Oct, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Do banks report deposits over $10,000 to the IRS? What really happens when you cross the cash reporting thresholdA cash deposit exceeding $10,000 in a single day triggers an automatic report to the federal government. Financial institutions do not make...
29 Sep, 2026, 01.49 AM IST
Moving from UAE to India? 6-step financial homecoming guidebook to manage tax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property, and gratuityTax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property and gratuity all need sorting before and after you fly home.
28 Sep, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
There's a reason Trump is the only one talking about 1% interest ratesPresident Donald Trump is calling for the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates to 1%, a move that analysts fear could destabilize global...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Auto retail sales rise 20% as GST cut boosts affordabilityAt Maruti Suzuki, passenger vehicle sales grew nearly 36% year-on-year between April and August 2026, with the entry-level segment surging ...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Jeff Bezos, world's third richest man, received $244,000 jet tax bill as LA County used a secret tracking system to catch wealthy aircraft ownersAmazon founder Jeff Bezos, who sits on a fortune of $263 billion as the third-richest man on the planet, was served notice by the Los Angel...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.49 PM IST