Tax credit vs deduction in 2026: How a $20,000 credit could cut a $50,000 tax bill to $30,000IRS tax credit and deduction explained: A tax credit and a tax deduction can both lower your tax burden, but they work differently. Here’s ...
05 Oct, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Think your Roth IRA lowers your taxes this year? It doesn't, because contributions aren't deductible, and here is who should use it nowMany small business owners fund a Roth IRA expecting an immediate tax break. That calculation is flawed. Roth IRAs run on after-tax income....
05 Oct, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
SBI FD calculator: What Rs 1 lakh investment in fixed deposit can give you in 1, 3, 5 and 10 years?SBI FD interest rate: Investors frequently look to calculate the maturity amounts for their fixed deposit investments with the State Bank o...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Own a rental property in 2026? You may be able to deduct property taxes - here’s what the IRS saysRental property tax deduction 2026: If you own a rental property in 2026, property taxes may be deductible as a rental expense. But the amo...
05 Oct, 2026, 02.27 AM IST
Sell your stocks too soon and you may pay more: How long you hold an asset changes your 2026 Capital Gains Tax, and timing matters hereThe baseline for tax planning in 2026 relies on shifting retirement contribution limits. The IRS adjusted these thresholds, altering the ca...
03 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Homeowners, read this first: Mortgage interest and property taxes only help in 2026 if you itemize, and many are better off skipping itHomeowners may want to look twice before claiming mortgage interest and property taxes as tax breaks in 2026. Those expenses help only when...
03 Oct, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Self-employed? An S-Corp election could slash your self-employment taxes in 2026, and here's what smart business owners are doing todayFor self-employed owners, the biggest 2026 tax decision may not be another deduction. It could be how the business is structured. An S-Corp...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Many Americans overlook this: The new $7,500 IRA limit is one of the simplest ways to save on taxes in 2026, and it is still open todayThe 2026 tax rules quietly give retirement savers more room to plan. The IRA contribution limit has climbed to $7,500, while 401(k), 403(b)...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Max out your 401(k) in 2026: The $24,500 limit could quietly slash your tax bill before year's end, and plenty of workers still miss itThe 2026 401(k) employee contribution limit is $24,500. For a traditional 401(k), contributions generally reduce taxable income now, althou...
02 Oct, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Own a small business? This 2026 tax deduction could reduce your taxable income by up to 20%Small business tax break 2026: Small-business owners could get a valuable tax break in 2026 through the qualified business income deduction...
02 Oct, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
India's housing construction pipeline nearly doubles to $430 billion in 2025: ReportIndia’s housing construction pipeline nearly doubled to $430 billion in 2025 from $235 billion in 2019, reflecting strong post-pandemic dem...
02 Oct, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Before you itemize, check this: 2026’s $16,100 standard deduction could beat your write-offsThe IRS has raised the 2026 standard deduction to $16,100 for single taxpayers, with higher amounts for married couples and heads of househ...
02 Oct, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
CREDAI says unable to build affordable homes due to high input cost, taxes; seeks govt sopsCREDAI has raised concerns about the lack of affordable housing being built because of rising costs. The organization's President, Shekhar ...
02 Oct, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Smartworks to get Rs 305 cr office rent from new corporate clientsSmartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd has successfully secured new leasing contracts with corporate clients in various cities. The company projec...
30 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Man paid lower income tax by setting off business loss against long term capital gains but received income tax notice; wins case in ITAT DelhiMan pays lower income tax by setting off business loss with long term capital gains but gets income tax notice; Wins case in ITAT Delhi. IT...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
HDFC Mutual Fund announces reopening of HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund for ongoing subscriptionHDFC Mutual Fund has reopened its HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund after its September 15–17 NFO period. The passive fu...
28 Sep, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
NFO Insight: Motilal Oswal Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund opens for subscription. Is now the right time to invest in realty?Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has launched the Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund, which will be accepting subscriptions until October 9. This inn...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.58 AM IST