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
RBI sweetens FCNR deposits: NRIs can now earn up to 7% on dollar savingsFor the first time in years, the math is actually working for non-resident Indians to invest dollar savings in India.
22 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
NRI credit cards: Rewards and lounge access aren’t everything, what more NRIs should know before getting an Indian credit cardFor Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), an Indian credit card offers significant benefits beyond convenience, including building a crucial CIBIL s...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
NRE vs NRO: One account can make your interest tax-free, the other can attract over 30% TDSNRIs and OCIs can use NRE accounts for overseas income and NRO accounts for India-sourced income, but tax treatment differs sharply. NRE in...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Paying rent but not receiving HRA? Here’s how non-salaried individuals can claim tax deductionSelf-employed individuals and salaried employees not receiving House Rent Allowance (HRA) can claim tax benefits for rent paid under Sectio...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
FCNR deposit rates up to 6.5%: Bank of Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank and others launch schemes for NRIs, OCIsFollowing RBI's measures to boost foreign currency inflows, several banks like Canara Bank, Federal Bank, Bank of Baroda, and IOB have laun...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Annapurna Bhandar portal in Bengal: How to apply at socialregistry.wb.gov.in, eligibility, application process and how to check ₹3,000 payment statusWest Bengal's Annapurna Bhandar scheme can be accessed through socialregistry.wb.gov.in.. Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly direct...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Trump calls court freeze on $100,000 H-1B fee ‘crazy’ and 'hurting our country'US President Donald Trump slammed federal judges for blocking his administration's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling the system "crazy". W...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Qualified but not working? HC denies maintenance to doctor wife, says she can’t burden husbandThe Allahabad High Court has ruled that a qualified wife, capable of earning but choosing not to work solely to burden her husband, can be ...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
US lawmakers cheer as court blocks $100,000 H-1B fee in major blow to Trump visa curbsUS lawmakers welcomed a court ruling blocking a proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, despite White House plans to appeal. The decision cruci...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Assam Assembly sittings decline: PRS Research reveals Bill passing speed and Budget discussion trendsA research on the Assam Legislative Assembly from 2021-2026 revealed a decrease in annual sitting days to 20. The assembly passed a signifi...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
India needs to remove tax friction for more FDIIndia is looking to boost foreign investment by reforming its tax system. Recent proposals aim to simplify taxes on foreign holdings. The c...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
IRS tax refund news June 2026: Which taxpayers qualify for delayed refunds and when could payments arrive?More than $3,400 is the projected average IRS tax refund for many eligible filers this year, making tax refund updates one of the most sear...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.52 AM IST
The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Worked in the US, UK or Canada? Form 40 can help Indians defer income tax liability on foreign pension accountsIndian residents with foreign pension accounts like 401(k) from working in the US, UK, or Canada can now defer India tax liability. By fili...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Already in the Green Card queue? Here's what the new rules mean for youA new USCIS policy, PM-602-0199, issued May 22, 2026, mandates stricter discretionary review for Green Card applications filed within the U...
27 May, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
ITR-2 online filing and excel utility for A.Y. 2026–27 are now enabled on the e-Filing ITR portalIndividuals and HUFs without business income but with complex income sources like salary, multiple house properties, or capital gains can f...
27 May, 2026, 11.06 AM IST