8th Pay Commission salary hike: How minimum salary may rise to Rs 48,000 at 5 family units; see revised estimates of Level 1-5 employees’ pays8th Pay Commission calculator: Employee associations are pushing for a broader definition of family units in the upcoming 8th Pay Commissio...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Is severance pay received under a VRS taxable for all employees? Know what the Income Tax law saysSeverance pay received under a voluntary retirement scheme is not always taxable for all employees; Know why and what the tax law says
26 Aug, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
₹79 lakh more at retirement? How a small monthly VPF contribution can boost your retirement corpusVoluntary Provident Fund offers a stable retirement savings avenue for salaried employees. Additional VPF contributions can significantly g...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
India’s Reinsurance: Hidden tax or treaty? Best way to expand tax base is to redraw map of where business is doneIndian insurers transfer risk to global reinsurers, impacting tax treaties. These international agreements often prevent India from taxing ...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
8th Pay Commission announces Bengaluru meeting schedule: Check dates, deadline to apply and how to take appointmentThe 8th Pay Commission is set to convene in Bengaluru, to hold crucial discussions regarding salaries, pensions, and working conditions wit...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
EPFO rules for NRIs’ EPF withdrawal: Do NRIs need to wait till 58 years of age to withdraw their employees’ provident fund retirement corpus?Non-resident Indians have the opportunity to access their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) corpus upon their departure from India. Those who ...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments coming this week: Check date, how much Canadians can receive, eligibility rules and who qualifies for the 2026 government benefitsCanadians are keeping an eye on their bank accounts as a couple of government benefit payments are scheduled to be deposited next week. Can...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Selling inherited property? Know who is liable to pay income tax on capital gains and how heirs can claim tax reliefSelling inherited property? Know who among the brothers and sisters are liable to pay capital gains tax on it and how to claim tax relief.
24 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Rs 5.31 lakh income tax refund denied as taxpayer did not claim it in the original ITR; he approaches ITAT Delhi and wins the case to get tax refund with interestRs 5.31 lakh tax refund denied as it was not claimed in the original ITR but in the subsequently filed Section 148 ITR; ITAT Delhi orders t...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Donald Trump demands UN overhaul, US plans $850 million paymentThe US government plans to pay $850 million to the United Nations. This payment includes regular budget dues and peacekeeping operations co...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.54 AM IST
Freelancers filing ITR? Don't get these 5 things wrong: Form, expenses, 44ADA, foreign income, and moreFreelancers preparing for AY 2026-27 have a new ITR submission deadline, offering relief to many. Understanding tax audit requirements is e...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
8th Pay Commission fitment factor: Does 2.0 fitment factor mean 2x gross pay hike for Level 1-18 employees?8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Central government employees are currently anticipating the recommendations from the 8th Pay Commissi...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
8th Pay Commission salary calculator: How 2.0-2.57 fitment factors may change Level 5-8 employees’ basic salaries8th Pay Commission calculator: Starting in August 2026, the 8th Pay Commission will conduct meetings with stakeholders nationwide. Employee...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Succession Planning: 8 key tax considerations you should take into accountSuccession planning involves connected legal and tax events, not just death. Income earned before death must be reported by the deceased's ...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Should I sell my flat and invest to earn interest, or keep it and earn rent in my retirement?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I own a two-bedroom flat in Bengaluru, which is about 10 years old, and have no outstanding loan. I am a senior c...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
NRI bought life insurance policy in Dubai from a foreign insurer, got maturity proceeds after returning to India, his claim for tax exemption was denied; he won the case in ITAT for this reasonAn Indian resident successfully challenged the tax department's claim of undisclosed foreign income on maturity proceeds from a Dubai life ...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Income tax for senior citizens: No salary after retirement? These 7 incomes can still attract tax; know what is exemptRetirement is not synonymous with tax freedom. Your pensions, interest income, rental earnings, and capital gains may still incur taxes. It...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST