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INCOME TAX RULES ON LEAVE ENCASHMENT
Retired employee received income tax notice for Rs 9.04 lakh leave encashment; she wins case in ITAT Jaipur, know how leave encashment is taxedRetired employee sent income tax notice for Rs 9.04 lakh leave encashment, she wins case in ITAT Jaipur; Know how leave encashment is taxed...
Rs 3.99 lakh penalty for under-reporting income and paying Rs 2 lakh less in income tax; ITAT Jaipur cancels penalty, know whyA man from Sikar faced a penalty of Rs 3.99 lakh for under-reporting his income. The Income Tax Department initiated penalty proceedings af...
Global Market: China's wealthy rush to unwind offshore trusts as tax deadline loomsChina’s wealthy individuals are restructuring offshore trusts, selling investments and reassessing residency amid a new 20% tax on overseas...
How much gold jewellery can you keep at home? Know income tax rules for married women, unmarried women and men
How much gold and silver jewellery can you have in your home without getting into trouble with the Income Tax authorities?How much pure silver and gold jewellery can you have in your home without getting into trouble with the Income Tax authorities? To know the...
IRS Form 1040: How to check if you qualify for a tax credit and how much you could getFamilies filing their federal income tax returns in 2026 could qualify for up to $8,800 through the IRS Child Tax Credit. The maximum appli...
Social Security COLA 2027: Could your bigger benefit mean a higher tax bill? What retirees should checkThe Social Security Administration announces the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14. Most forecasts land between 3.2% and 3.6%. Fede...
Canada-based senior citizen faced income tax liability of ₹83.2 lakh as STCG; here's why he wins at ITAT Bengaluru on technical groundA recent ITAT ruling highlights the critical importance of following proper legal procedures in income tax reassessment cases. When a taxpa...
IRS $4,427 tax credit in 2026: Who qualifies, income limits and how to claim itEligible US taxpayers could qualify for an IRS Earned Income Tax Credit of up to $4,427 in 2026. Find out who qualifies, the income limits ...
VRS offer in hand? Check these tax rules before you accept the packageContemplating a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS)? Prior to making your decision, it’s crucial to analyze the overall financial implication...
Social Security benefits are still taxed in these 8 US states in 2026: Check if your retirement income is at risk and whether you qualify for exemptionsWhen it comes to taxes, every state has its own way of doing things. Some states give certain income or age groups a break, while others lo...
Your student loan could disappear, then the IRS Bill arrives: What changed in 2026?A report by Protect Borrowers estimates that between 2 million and 3 million Americans could face federal tax bills over the next decade. T...
Why a raise may not push you into a higher bracket in 2026: The IRS inflation adjustment trick that many taxpayers still overlook todayWhen you get a raise, it is easy to worry that a bigger paycheck will push you into a higher tax bracket and leave you with less money. For...
Revised Form 161: How taxpayers can seek penalty waiver and avoid litigation
When do you need a tax residency certificate to claim lower tax rate under DTAA for Tax Year 2026For Indians earning income from overseas, securing a tax residency certificate is essential to avail benefits under the Double Taxation Avo...
Good news: If penalty is imposed for misreporting of income or other cases you can apply for waiver of penalty using revised Form 161; Check the detailsOn October 8, 2026, the Central Board of Direct Taxes introduced a revised Form 161 for taxpayers. This new form allows eligible individual...
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...
Electricity subsidy for existing businesses is taxable, Supreme Court rulesThe Supreme Court recently ruled that electricity subsidies granted under the Income Tax Act are subject to taxation as revenue receipts. T...
Using your FSA wisely? Up to $3,400 can be set aside pre-tax in 2026, and millions of workers forget to claim every single dollar of itThe 2026 FSA limit is going up to $3,400. That's $100 more than the 2025 limit. For workers who expect regular medical expenses, the higher...
Do you have to pay tax in India or abroad? Why your residential status is important factorIndividuals earning income abroad must understand their tax residency status according to the Income Tax Act. The Act outlines conditions b...