A more perfect union? Congress has been the place where America tries to resolve its problemsCongress's influence on America is profound, having enacted pivotal laws like the Bill of Rights. The Reconstruction Acts and Civil Rights ...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in September 2026Tax saving mutual funds or ELSSs invest in stocks. Therefore, they have a very high risk. You should be aware of this aspect, especially if...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Tax reforms drive 1.32 crore updated returns, Rs 16,083 crore additional tax: CBDT memberUpdated income tax returns have increased significantly over four years. New tax regime adoption shows strong uptake among taxpayers filing...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Indian retirees missed out on equity wealth: How decades of pension-led retirement saving left portfolios stock-lightFor the longest time, we had a defined benefit plan. Even today, we have around us many retired government and public sector employees (and...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.38 PM 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
Bharat Jodo Yatra was not to sermonise 'Mann ki Baat' but to listen to 'Janta ki Chinta': CongressCongress leaders praised Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra as a historic turning point. The yatra aimed to listen to public concerns and cha...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
ITR was processed under the old tax regime due to tax consultant's mistake, taxpayer faced Rs 1.23 lakh demand: ITAT Bangalore allowed new tax regimeRs 1.23 lakh tax demand notice sent as man filed ITR with new tax regime but it was processed with old tax regime due to tax consultant’s e...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Daylight Saving Time 2026: Clocks go back November 1 as millions gain an hour, while Congress debates whether America should keep changing time twice a yearUnited States clocks will fall back one hour on November 1, 2026. This annual change returns the nation to standard time after daylight sav...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Woman retired at 64 with $380,000 in her 401(k). Nine years later, her first RMD faced a 22% tax rateDuring the gap years, retirees often overlook essential tax planning opportunities. This crucial time allows them to manage their taxable i...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Can you stop NPS contributions for a few years? Know the impact before you take a breakExperiencing a financial setback? Halting NPS contributions may appear to be the only option, but have you considered the long-term consequ...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Should young professionals buy health insurance beyond their employer cover?Employer health insurance offers peace of mind, but what happens when you change jobs? This article explores the benefits of securing your ...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Indian Inc rushes to align with UAE’s 15% minimum tax as November deadline loomsIndian multinationals are assessing their UAE tax exposure before November's deadline. A new 15% minimum tax could affect their existing co...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
REITs and InvITs: Despite tax-free dividends, non-resident investors may need to file ITR to claim a refund of TDSThe Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026 addresses existing dividend tax discrepancies for unitholders by granting unconditional e...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Missed August 31 ITR deadline? Know what ITR 3 and ITR 4 filers can do nowITR deadline: By the end of August 31, 2026, over 7.8 crore individuals completed their income tax return submissions. Those who did not fi...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
New labour code impact: Rs 8k less take home pay likely for employee with Rs 15 lakh CTC; check the impact on CTCs of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakhNew labour codes mandate higher provident fund contributions for employees. This change reduces monthly take-home pay for many salaried ind...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
FD rate up to 8.5% for senior citizens investing for five years; know the list of banksFor senior citizens, certain banks have enticing fixed deposit options offering interest rates as high as 8.5 percent. These deposits, with...
29 Aug, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Filing ITR4 by August 31 deadline? Check these 6 major changes if opting for presumptive taxation for AY 2026-27For the assessment year 2026-2027, new changes have been introduced impacting those filing ITR-4. Taxpayers need to be aware of six major u...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST