Foreign investments in your portfolio? Follow this ITR checklist to avoid tax scrutinyResident and Ordinarily Resident (ROR) taxpayers with foreign assets or income must carefully disclose overseas investments, dividends and ...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Why clean land records are key to India's property marketStates are rapidly digitizing land records to streamline India's complex property market. This move aims to curb disputes, speed up transac...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
MSMEs and GST@9: Journey so far and next phase of reformsFor India Inc., including MSMEs, the focus appears to have shifted from stabilisation to optimisation, as confidence grows on account of di...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Husband has to pay income tax on wife’s earnings from FD, gold, shares under clubbing of income in these casesITR filing: Transferring investments to your spouse to save taxes is a common misconception. The Income Tax Department scrutinises fund sou...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Two SSI payments in July, none in August? Find your July 2026 Social Security and SSI payment date and see when your SSA benefits will arriveSocial Security July 2026 payment schedule: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is usually paid on the first day of each month. In 2026, Jul...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Homebuyer wins full refund with Rs 1.57 crore interest in MahaREAT as builder delays possession by 3 years, citing MHADA-MCGM disputeHomebuyers have won a significant victory as MahaREAT ruled a builder cannot use inter-authority disputes to justify possession delays exce...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Senior citizen mistakenly paid tax on tax-free VRS compensation; wins complete relief from ITAT Chennai on this groundA senior citizen wrongly paid tax on Rs 24 lakh retrenchment compensation received under a BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme. Despite a sign...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Taking a second loan for home loan repayment? Claim tax deduction on both under old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027Homeowners can now potentially claim tax deductions on interest paid for both their original home loan and a subsequent loan taken to repay...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
What should Dubai residents know about new ‘flexi rent’ plan that will allow tenants to pay monthlyDubai is revolutionizing its rental system with the 'Flexi Rent' program, allowing tenants to pay rent in monthly, quarterly, or semi-annua...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Rs 15 lakh, Rs 20 lakh or Rs 25 lakh CTC? Check your exact TDS under new vs old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-27Understanding Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on your salary is crucial. Employers calculate your annual tax liability based on declared incom...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Can me and my wife claim LTCG tax exemption on gains from residential property sold in 2025?ET Wealth Reader's Query: In 2025, I sold a residential property, which was purchased in 2008 in the joint names of my wife and I. However,...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Rs 17.25 lakh income of an employee was added as taxable salary despite working in UK; ITAT Delhi gives him relief under India-UK DTAAThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has ruled that even if a non-resident salaried individual has received any ‘per-diem’ paymen...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Taxman to track slipping sectors & top tax payersThe communication, dated June 16, a copy of which was seen by ET, also mandated each zone to submit a report to the Directorate of Tax Rese...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
What is DTAA? How to avoid double taxation on foreign income and claim tax credit in IndiaIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Rs 1 crore home today or Rs 1 crore portfolio later? 32-year-old weighs his financial options for long term wealth buildingA 32-year-old professional earning ₹2 lakh per month sparked a debate on Reddit after asking whether he should buy a ₹1 crore flat through ...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Booked flat for Rs 24 lakh in 2010, paid Rs 40 lakh over time, still no possession in 2026; homebuyers awarded full refund and Rs 2.5 lakh compensation eachThe case dates back to 2010 when the two homebuyers had made bookings for 3BHK flats in a housing society project initially proposed in Noi...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
NDMC offers 10% rebate on property tax payments made by June 30The New Delhi Municipal Council announced a 10 percent property tax rebate for the financial year 2026-27. Property owners can avail this c...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST