The ‘Marriage Penalty’ is back: These American states hit couples with a hidden taxThe marriage tax penalty happens when married couples pay higher state income taxes filing jointly than they would as two single filers. Al...
31 Jan, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Many Americans make this costly 401(k) and IRA mistake — don’t leave a mess for your familyMany Americans risk sending their 401(k) and IRA savings to the wrong heirs. Outdated beneficiary forms override wills and can create tax p...
30 Dec, 2025, 07.01 AM IST
If you don’t make these 8 disclosures, your ITR may be treated as defectiveFiling income tax returns (ITR) requires careful attention to detail, as certain omissions can lead to a defective ITR. Key disclosures inc...
13 Sep, 2025, 09.43 PM IST
ITR filing after deadline: What is condonation of delay request? How it can save you from penaltiesThe Income Tax Department has enabled condonation of delay applications for Form 10A filings, offering relief to taxpayers who missed deadl...
02 Sep, 2025, 03.05 PM IST
Select black money holders to get relief: Income tax dept. to not not apply penalty and prosecution in these situationsThe Income Tax Department offers relief regarding unintentional black money. Individuals failing to disclose foreign assets up to Rs 20 lak...
30 Aug, 2025, 11.48 AM IST
What really happens to your social security check after your spouse dies — here's the shocking truthSocial Security survivor benefits are one of the most misunderstood parts of retirement planning, yet they can decide how financially stabl...
18 Aug, 2025, 07.03 PM IST
No matter what sex, a couple is a coupleDespite the decriminalization of same-sex relations in 2018, LGBTQI couples in India still face financial and legal discrimination. The Bom...
15 Aug, 2025, 11.35 PM IST
Gift tax bias against same-sex couples lands in High CourtA same-sex couple has challenged a discriminatory tax law in Bombay High Court. The couple argues that the law unfairly taxes gifts between...
15 Aug, 2025, 12.28 AM IST
Should you stop investing in PPF, SSY, NPS when switching to the new tax regime?For investors who primarily invested in Section 80C instruments to avail tax benefits, the shift to the new tax regime presents an importan...
18 Mar, 2025, 09.00 AM IST
When is a cash gift from NRI relatives taxable for resident Indians?The Income Tax Act of 1961 (IT Act) determines whether gifts received by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are taxable and is administered by the...
20 Aug, 2024, 11.13 AM IST
Penalty for not depositing money in PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana by March 31 every FYA look at the minimum money that individual must deposit in Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) and National Pensio...
21 Feb, 2024, 11.37 AM IST
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana interest rate hiked for Jan-March quarter; check latest SSY rateThis program will help parents to fund their girl child’s higher education and/or marriage as well as ensure her financial future because i...
30 Dec, 2023, 03.07 PM IST
How to withdraw from Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) accountThe interest will be calculated for the calendar month based on the account's lowest balance between the fifth day's close and the end of t...
24 Jan, 2023, 02.54 PM IST
Was Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana interest rate hiked for Jan-March 2023 quarter?This programme will help parents to fund their girl child’s higher education and/or marriage as well as ensure her financial future because...
11 Jan, 2023, 01.48 PM IST
When does a Sukanya Samriddhi account mature?The Sukanya Samriddhi Account is a government-sponsored programme designed to provide a bright future for your girl child.
14 Oct, 2022, 02.36 PM IST
View: There’s no correlation between female empowerment and age of marriageDespite the government’s claim of special priority to women, their position keeps deteriorating because the deep social prejudices cannot b...
28 Dec, 2021, 11.56 PM IST
How to open Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account with HDFC BankA Sukanya Samriddhi Account can be opened any time after the birth of a girl till she turns 10, with a minimum deposit of Rs 250.
27 Dec, 2021, 12.08 PM IST