Buying property from an NRI? Know the new TDS, PAN, and Form 141 rules effective October 1Beginning 1 October 2026, resident Indian buyers will enjoy simplified compliance when purchasing property from non-resident sellers. They ...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Purchased property below market value, filed no ITR, got income tax notice, paid the tax but asked to pay Rs 70,000 penalty; ITAT Delhi gives full reliefRs 70,000 penalty imposed on man for buying property below market value even though he paid the due tax after getting a notice; ITAT Delhi ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
How John Cena's $525,000 Florida home became a $4 million estate over 20 yearsJohn Cena purchased a Florida home in January 2005 for $525,000, which is now valued at nearly $4 million. Through various renovations, the...
25 Sep, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Good news: Property purchase from NRIs gets easier as govt amends Form 141; check how it helpsFrom October 1, 2026, Indian property buyers can buy properties from non-residents without getting a TAN. Instead a new system has been lau...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
TDS norms eased for buying NRI propertyThe CBDT has amended Income-tax Rules, 2026, allowing buyers to deposit and report TDS under Section 393(2) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 thr...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Johnny Depp's unusual love story with a 41-acre Kentucky estate: Sold for $1 million, bought back for $2 million and again sold for $1.36 millionJohnny Depp’s 41-acre Kentucky horse farm had an unusual journey through the actor’s real estate portfolio. He first bought the property in...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
In 2012, Bank of America acquired a 20,900-square-foot Houston mansion through foreclosure for $2.12 million; 13 years later, after $14 million in renovations, it sold for up to $9 millionIn 2012, Bank of America picked up a 20,900-square-foot Houston mansion through foreclosure. The price was $2.12 million. That works out to...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
CBDT eases TDS compliance for property buyers dealing with non-residentsThe Central Board of Direct Taxes is set to simplify TDS compliance requirements for residents buying property from non-residents. From Oct...
23 Sep, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
My sister gifted me Rs 37 lakh from land sale. Will she have to pay income tax?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My sister and I received Rs 37 lakh each from the sale of agricultural land in our native place. She has gifted h...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
US' nips at Moscow may sour India tiesIndia voices strong opposition to potential US tariffs on Russian oil imports. This move could negatively impact India-US relations and glo...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Rs 1 crore foreign asset limit under FAST-DS 2026: What taxpayers must know about undisclosed incomeFAST-DS 2026 prescribes detailed rules for valuing foreign assets, but how should undisclosed foreign income be computed for the ₹1-crore l...
18 Sep, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Can NRIs save income tax by gifting shares to their resident parents? Know these tax rules before transferring sharesWhile giving shares to your parents who reside in your home country might appear as a thoughtful gesture, it has substantial tax considerat...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
In the 1970s, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his first millions in real estate, before Hollywood turned him into an action starIn the 1970s, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his first millions in real estate, before Hollywood turned him into an action star. The actor and ...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
How much money can NRIs transfer from NRO to NRE account in a year?Non-Resident Indians can effectively manage their Indian earnings via NRO accounts. They are allowed to transfer funds to NRE accounts, but...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Canadian landlord asks tenant to vacate India property for personal use; Punjab & Haryana High Court rules in tenant’s favour; know whyTenant wins eviction case filed by Canadian landlord who cited personal reasons as the need for this property; Know how landlord lost the c...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Indian property is an NRI favourite—but is it the smartest way to build wealth?For years, buying a home in India has been almost synonymous with investing for many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). A flat in Mumbai, Delhi, ...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Returning to India from the UK? Capital gains and inheritance tax may still applyNon-resident Indians should note that leaving the UK doesn't automatically terminate tax residency. Retaining connections might keep your t...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST