5 small savings schemes offering up to 8.2% interest rate in 2026: SCSS, PPF, NSC and moreSmall savings schemes, popular for conservative investors, will retain their interest rates for the April-June 2026 quarter, offering retur...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
GIFT City investment: Here’s how resident Indians can invest in global stocks, ETFs, and mutual fundsIndian investors can now access global stocks, mutual funds, and bonds through GIFT City, India's first smart city and International Financ...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Online gaming money tax dispute: GST to be charged on full value of the deposit, rules Supreme Court, know how it impacts the playersThe Supreme Court has settled India's online gaming tax dispute. GST will now be charged on the full value of player deposits, not just the...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Salaried employees beware! These 5 mistakes during ITR filing can trigger unexpected tax demandsWith the ITR filing season for AY 2026-27 now underway, many salaried taxpayers who faced TDS shocks in the last quarter of FY 2025-26 are ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
ITR filing 2026: 9 key checks every taxpayer must make for AY 2026–27India's income tax administration has become increasingly data-driven, with information from TDS/TCS reporting, SFT filings and other sourc...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Social Security crisis 2032: Could a 22% benefit cut slash retirement income for millions of Americans if Congress fails to act?Social Security crisis 2032 is no longer a distant warning. Current projections show the trust fund could face depletion by 2032, triggerin...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Qualified but not working? HC denies maintenance to doctor wife, says she can’t burden husbandThe Allahabad High Court has ruled that a qualified wife, capable of earning but choosing not to work solely to burden her husband, can be ...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Retired with 100 stocks and Rs 60,000 SIPs? Expert explains how to simplify your portfolio and plan withdrawalsRetirees face a new challenge: managing wealth after decades of building it. Experts advise simplifying complex portfolios, especially thos...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Two people earn Rs 40 lakh a year, but vastly different wealth. CA shares the hidden fact that separates wealthy from othersHigh salaries don't guarantee wealth; financial management is key. CA Nitin Kaushik highlights that individuals earning the same amount can...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Balance sheet trick: Decoding another manipulation, and how to spot a bad apple in your portfolio before othersThere is one line in the accounts that most investors skip because it looks routine. But behind that line can sit disputed demands, old los...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Maximum 39% marginal rate of income tax applicable for these individuals in Tax Year 2026-2027Individuals and certain entities will face a maximum 39% income tax rate under the new tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027. This Maximum Marg...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
ITR filing 2026: 5 benefits of filing income tax return besides paying taxesFiling your Income Tax Return is more than just a tax duty. It acts as a vital financial record. It helps in getting loans approved. You ca...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Worked in the US, UK or Canada? Form 40 can help Indians defer income tax liability on foreign pension accountsIndian residents with foreign pension accounts like 401(k) from working in the US, UK, or Canada can now defer India tax liability. By fili...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Pension is salary, family pension is not: Key tax rules pensioners must know before filing ITR for AY 2026-27Pension and family pension are taxed differently under the Income-Tax Act, yet many taxpayers continue to confuse the two while filing retu...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
New income tax regime: Don’t miss out on these 3 key deductions that will reduce your taxable income & help save more taxMany taxpayers mistakenly believe the New Tax Regime offers no deductions. However, salaried employees and pensioners can claim a Rs 75,000...
30 May, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Mumbai man received tax notice over unreported income, not filing ITR; ITAT rules in his favour on TDS benefit, tax demand reducedManoj Soman had not filed an ITR for the relevant assessment year, which is FY 10-11 in this case. Based on information available through t...
29 May, 2026, 04.51 PM IST