'Bengaluru needs serious traffic planning, not just...': Google techie travels 4 km in 45 minutes, asks 'hamare taxes kahan jaa rahe hain?'A Google employee in Bengaluru highlighted the city's severe traffic woes, taking 45 minutes to travel just 4 kilometers. He questioned whe...
24 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Rules for faster full and final settlement, annual leave encashment & other provisions are already effective under new labour code even without state government notification, know what it meansNew labour code provisions are now effective across India from November 21, 2025. Employee benefits like faster full and final payments and...
22 May, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midtermsVoters in North Carolina face a tough economic choice. While tax cuts aim to boost incomes, rising prices for rent, food, and fuel are a ma...
13 May, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Labour reforms fully operationalised; govt pro-poor, industry friendly: Mansukh MandaviyaIndia's central government has fully activated four new labor codes. These codes consolidate 29 existing laws into a modern framework. The ...
12 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
New labour code: Can higher gratuity and social security costs under Social Security Code, 2020 be offset by employers by salary restructuring ?The recent notification of the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020 marks a significant shift in I...
11 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
India’s fuel resilience amid global oil turmoilThe article describes India’s economy as “resilient” amid the West Asia crisis, highlighting the country’s ability to maintain stable fuel ...
09 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Six companies, six tricks in Indian balance sheets, and how investors get taken for a rideWhenever an Indian company imports goods, borrows in foreign currency, earns overseas revenue, or runs a foreign subsidiary, forex accounti...
09 May, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
06 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Noida MSMEs flag wage hike amid rising costs, seek financial relief, subsidiesMSME entrepreneurs in Noida and Greater Noida have flagged rising costs and policy imbalance following the recent hike in wages and overtim...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Meal vouchers at Rs 200 per meal: Who gets income tax benefit and how the ‘working hours’ rule appliesThe increase in the tax-exempt limit for employer-provided meals to ₹200 per meal under Rule 15 of the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 marks a signi...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
2026 tax refund investing: Top 5 blue-chip stocks like Apple and Walmart to grow your money fastTax refunds in 2026 may be higher due to new rules like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Instead of spending, people can invest in strong st...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Income Tax deadline extension: On Tax day, are tax payers really receiving IRS refunds of $5,000, $8,000, $11,000? Here's reality checkIncome Tax cuts: White House boasted that average refunds were projected to rise by at least $1,000. But currently, the average refund amou...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Tax Day is here: IRS sending bigger refunds to more Americans this yearIRS tax refund 2026: Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year. The average refund has reached $3,500, an increase of 11 percent...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
New tax breaks, smaller refunds? Why some filers aren’t seeing more moneyNew tax breaks in 2025 are not giving bigger refunds to everyone. Income limits reduce benefits for overtime, tips, seniors, and car loan i...
08 Apr, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
You might be missing out on tax-free overtime in 2025 — here’s the catchThe 2025 overtime tax deduction sounds like tax-free money but comes with strict rules. Not all overtime pay qualifies, and many workers ma...
18 Mar, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
What is no tax on overtime deduction and where it is not applicable? Trump overtime tax rule and state restrictions explained. Here's when it starts, how it worksWhat is no tax on overtime deduction and where it is not applicable is a key policy question after the Trump administration approved a fede...
18 Nov, 2025, 02.55 AM IST
No taxes on overtime or tips? What the new proposal could mean for your paycheckA new law called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brings tax breaks. It fulfills former President Trump's promises. Overtime and tips wil...
21 Jul, 2025, 07.08 PM IST