US Workers’ paychecks lose buying power for first time since 2022: What is crushing middle-class Americans despite rising wages and bigger paychecks running higher?US inflation rose to 3.8% in April. That is the highest level since May 2023. American workers are now losing buying power again as rising ...
12 May, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
In times of job market uncertainty, CA decodes buy flat vs rent. He suggests asking yourself 2 questions firstA recent debate sparked by a viral Reddit post questions the traditional Indian obsession with homeownership. CA Nitin Kaushik warns that b...
20 Aug, 2025, 03.25 PM IST
NOT Trump, H-1B, layoffs or jobs. US no longer attractive destination even for techies for another reason, warns CARising U.S. living expenses, particularly rent, are impacting the financial benefits for Indian IT professionals migrating to America. Char...
17 Apr, 2025, 08.40 AM IST
Arunachal announces 3% hike in DA for regular employeesArunachal Pradesh has increased Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief by 3 per cent for employees and pensioners from July 1. House Rent A...
24 Oct, 2024, 01.13 PM IST
Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath criticised for buying house despite promoting renting for years. Netizens say 'benefits of being a billionaire'Nikhil Kamath has faced backlash after purchasing a house despite years of promoting renting over homeownership. Netizens criticized the bi...
22 Oct, 2024, 09.31 PM IST
Bombay HC: Tenant company can’t regain rent control protection after capital reductionBombay High Court decided that companies losing Maharashtra Rent Control Act protections due to high paid-up capital cannot regain them aft...
10 Oct, 2024, 11.42 AM IST
Which gifts are taxable for the recipient and which ones can increase tax liability of giverIt is essential for you to evaluate the transactions to check if it falls under taxable scenarios. If the answer is yes, you should volunta...
04 Mar, 2022, 01.38 PM IST
7th Pay Commission notified: Minimum HRA fixed for different city categoriesAs far as House Rent Allowance (HRA) is concerned, the recommendations of the 7th CPC were retained and HRA was rationalised by a factor of...
07 Jul, 2017, 01.54 PM IST
How does tax work if you have more than one property?It is important for an individual, who is planning to buy a second home, to understand the tax implications under the Income-Tax Act 1961.
30 Apr, 2013, 01.29 PM IST
- Q&A: Expert guide in matters relating to tax
Our expert guides you in matters relating to tax.
03 Jul, 2012, 02.53 AM IST
- NRIs guide to property received as gift
The set of tax and regulatory implications for properties received by NRIs as gift are vastly different from those received as inheritances
28 Sep, 2011, 08.10 PM IST
NRIs guide to deal with inherited propertyBuying a property in India is a decision that most NRIs can take after weighing the pros and cons of various tax implications.
21 Sep, 2011, 06.47 PM IST
Buying a house abroad can be quite challengingOne just needs to be ambitious, aim towards it and weigh the benefits derived out of such ownership against tax and maintenance costs.
18 Jul, 2011, 09.40 PM IST
- Financial implications of a bank loan guarantor
One must understand that being a bank loan guarantor can have multiple financial implications.
11 Apr, 2011, 01.54 AM IST
- Invest overseas, pay tax at home
Though foreign exchange regulations permit resident individuals to invest up to $2 lakh abroad in a financial year, they are not entitled t...
14 Mar, 2011, 03.45 AM IST
- Financial planning: The money question
It might be wiser for them to live on rent in the new city or sell the property in Bangalore to buy a new one in Delhi.
13 Dec, 2010, 03.07 AM IST
- Your rent gets hotter this summer
Thanks to service tax & cess, rent on commercial properties and cost of 6 services will go up from Friday.
01 Jun, 2007, 01.30 PM IST