FM Sitharaman's LTCG tax remarks lift Sensex by 1,100 points. Can markets hope for a review?Indian equities rallied on Tuesday, with the Sensex surging over 1,000 points after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said discussions ar...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Rupee volatility in focus as Sitharaman signals more RBI action, weighs LTCG tax debateFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the RBI may take further measures to curb rupee volatility, clarifying that its aim is to stabilis...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Social Security benefits are still taxed in these 8 US states in 2026: Check if your retirement income is at risk and whether you qualify for exemptionsWhen it comes to taxes, every state has its own way of doing things. Some states give certain income or age groups a break, while others lo...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
Restaurants face income tax scrutiny as suspected tax evasion tops Rs 25,000 croreThe income tax department in India has identified significant tax evasion by thousands of restaurants. Approximately 8,000 restaurants show...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Horoscope Today, October 11, 2026: Navratri Starts With New Possibilities as Capricorn Builds Patience, Aquarius Thinks Differently and Pisces Finds PeaceThe Moon transits into Libra today, aligning with Mercury and retrograde Venus to highlight professional visibility, long-term goals, and s...
10 Oct, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Who pays 0% capital gains tax in 2026? Check the IRS income limitsSome investors may pay 0% federal capital gains tax in 2026 if their taxable income stays within IRS limits. Single filers can qualify with...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Income tax department survey reveals large-scale property scam in Gurgaon; 25,000 properties linked to fictitious PANAn Income Tax department survey in Gurgaon's Badshahpur tehsil unraveled that a single fictitious Permanent Account Number (PAN), 'ABCDEF12...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
In 1977, US couple swapped apartment building, transferred property to a partnership the same day: Why a court told IRS their tax break staysThe US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the decision in favour of Norman J. and Beverly G. Magneson in February 1985, rejectin...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Facing a 7% Mortgage? Here's how family loans could help buyers avoid high mortgage interest and unlock valuable tax savingsMortgage rates are stuck above 7%. Waiting sounds smart, but rising home prices could quickly erase any rate savings. That is why some fami...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
In 1972, US investor received property, agreed to swap it same day, IRS challenged his tax treatment: Why court couldn't tax the exchangeThis case involves Joseph R. Bolker and his property called Montebello. Things got complicated and the issue eventually went all the way to...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
In 1979, Oregon family sold 1,843 acres, IRS demanded tax, then mostly lost: How a ruling changed tax-deferred property exchangesBack in 1967, an Oregon family's sale of their 1,843 acres of timberland sparked a major dispute with the IRS. The case ended up in the Nin...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
Soon, FD details will be part of your CAS statement; Here’s how it helps youSoon you will get to see your fixed deposit (FD) details in CAS statements. CAS stands for consolidated account statements and it is usuall...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Investor awareness key to long-term wealth creation, technology double-edged sword: ANMI President Kamlesh ShroffInvestor education in India is vital for effective market participation and wealth accumulation. The trend of younger investors signifies a...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
FAST-DS 2026: Have undisclosed overseas crypto assets? Know the ₹1 crore and ₹5 crore threshold rules before you discloseIf you're managing cryptocurrency on international exchanges without disclosing them in India, the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers – Disc...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Rs 85.3 lakh cash gifts from relatives deposited in bank trigger unexplained deposit income tax notice; taxpayer contests and wins case in ITAT ChennaiMr Amirtharaj from Thygarayanagar, got Rs 85.03 lakh cash gifts from his sister’s husband, uncle and other relatives, he deposited this cas...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
NRI child sending money to parents in India: Why a tax-free gift can still trigger an income-tax noticeParents receiving money from their NRI children in India may enjoy tax exemptions on gifts, but large transactions can attract scrutiny fro...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk| F&O STT, UPI charges and trading costs: Sandeep Neema on the hidden drag on retail returnsIn this segment of ETMarkets Smart Talk, we speak with Sandeep Neema, Director and Fund Manager at PL Asset Management, about the real risk...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.40 AM IST