Balance sheet trick: Decoding another manipulation, and how to spot a bad apple in your portfolio before othersThere is one line in the accounts that most investors skip because it looks routine. But behind that line can sit disputed demands, old los...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Hong Kong-based son gets tax notice after father buys insurance policy in his name with cash; he fights back and wins case in ITAT MumbaiAn NRI in Hong Kong faced an income tax dispute after withdrawing cash from his NRE account to give to his father. The father used this mon...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
The rupee warning: Six actions for business leadersThe Indian rupee is dipping to historic lows, approaching the 100-dollar threshold. Driven by market sentiment and a perilous cycle of fore...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
15 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Credit at the tap: The opportunities and risks of India’s digital lending boomIndia's digital lending is rapidly transforming credit access, with mobile apps now disbursing significant loan volumes, especially to youn...
13 May, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
RSU vs ESOP: Which is better for you as employee? Pros and cons explainedFrom vesting-day perquisite taxes to a 40% US estate levy that most Indian professionals never see coming, your employer’s stock is not the...
04 May, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
How new online gaming rules will change your income tax and legal exposure depending on the kind of game you playAn online game is any game played on a phone, laptop, or digital device, operated through software using the internet or any form of electr...
04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Don’t make this tax mistake: Key quarterly deadlines that could save you moneyMissing quarterly tax deadlines can cost you extra money in penalties and interest. People who earn on their own or expect to owe taxes mus...
02 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Airport operators urge MoCA for urgent relief amid 25% cut charges to compensate revenue lossAirport operators are requesting urgent government support. A 25 percent cut in landing and parking fees for domestic flights has impacted ...
01 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Social Security earnings penalty 2026: how can workers avoid benefit reduction and legally maximize income while working?Social Security earnings penalty in 2026 starts at $24,480 for early retirees. Cross this limit and benefits get reduced fast. Many America...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
More cash each month! Social Security Administration revamp could mean bigger checks soon – here's what retirees must knowSocial Security calculation change 2026 boosts monthly checks: More money is finally reaching retirees. The Social Security calculation cha...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
The $1,250 tax mistake you can’t afford to make this month - check before you fileMissing the tax deadline can lead to extra costs. Late filing penalties grow every month and can reach a high amount. Late payment charges ...
08 Apr, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
New payment law shocks retailers: No more surcharges or turning away shoppers at checkoutNew York has started a new law to protect people who pay with cash. The rule comes during a penny shortage and changes how stores round pri...
24 Mar, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
These cash transactions may attract up to 100% penalty by Income Tax DepartmentPenalty on cash transactions: Recently in a brochure the Income Tax Department has said that taxpayers should avoid using cash for their da...
18 Jan, 2025, 01.50 PM IST
Income Tax Department warns against cash dealings above Rs 2 lakhThe department said, “accepting Rs 2 lakh or more in aggregate from a single person in a day for one or more transactions relating to one e...
29 Aug, 2017, 02.14 PM IST
Hard cash being disclosed under PMGKY must exist on payment dateIf hard cash is being disclosed under PMGKY, its existence is necessary on the date of making payment of tax, surcharge and penalty under P...
15 Mar, 2017, 12.36 PM IST