Filing ITR4 by August 31 deadline? Check these 6 major changes if opting for presumptive taxation for AY 2026-27For the assessment year 2026-2027, new changes have been introduced impacting those filing ITR-4. Taxpayers need to be aware of six major u...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
If I sell my property jointly owned with my wife, can I buy the new one in my name for LTCG tax exemption?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I jointly own a property with my wife, although it was funded entirely by me. If I sell this property, is it nece...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
FBAR 2026: Have more than $10,000 in foreign accounts? This overlooked U.S. filing rule could cost you thousands if you miss Form 114A foreign bank account can create a major U.S. tax filing duty. The FBAR, or FinCEN Form 114, applies when qualifying foreign accounts exce...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.50 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
Karol Bagh man had foreign bank accounts, FD in Singapore, no ITR disclosure; income tax dept sent black money notice, but ITAT Delhi cancelled the notice for this reasonBlack money notice sent to man with Singapore FD and current bank a/c in his name and no ITR declaration; Know how he won case in ITAT Delh...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Can the IRS EITC 2026 really deliver up to $8,231? Check these income and child rules before filing Form 1040The IRS EITC 2026 can put up to $8,231 back into the hands of eligible workers. But it is not a payment for everyone. Your earned income, f...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM 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
US proposes new tax credit rules restricting refunds for some non-citizensThe US Treasury and IRS have proposed new rules restricting the refundable portion of four federal tax credits to US citizens, nationals an...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Plant 500 trees and explain Rs 11.22 crore additional income: A rare direction from ITAT Chandigarh asks taxpayer with Rs 1.79 lakh income shown in ITRThis Haryana man's case was picked up for scrutiny, and during the proceedings the Assessing Officer found large cash deposits, unsecured l...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Income tax dept has identified suspicious entities that sent money abroad, launches verification drive; Know what to doBased on ground intelligence and analysis of data, Income tax dept Income tax dept has identified suspicious entities who sent money abroad...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Foreign Asset Disclosure Scheme 2026: From budget proposal to rollout - what residents and NRIs need to knowThe Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, 2026 has moved from Budget proposal to implementation. This article explains its t...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Income Tax Department launches nationwide verification of suspicious foreign remittancesThe Income Tax Department has launched a nationwide verification exercise into suspicious foreign remittances after identifying several ent...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Deceased father's Rs 2 lakh PMSBY insurance payout denied after his name and age mismatched in records; son fought in consumer commission and won Rs 2.5 lakhA deceased father's Rs 2 lakh PMSBY insurance claim, rejected by the insurer over mismatched name and age records, has been upheld by the C...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM 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
SBI's error in depositing TDS cost landlord Rs 2.7 lakh in TDS credit; Landlord fights in ITAT Agra and wins the caseSBI paid Rs 40.62 lakh rent to three landlords but erroneously reported entire TDS against one landlord's PAN, leading to tax dept denying ...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.35 PM 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
Moving back to India? What NRIs need to know about US tax obligationsFrom RSUs to retirement accounts, what returning Indians must settle before—and after—they land. The first thing to understand is that immi...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.41 PM IST