Rs 8.02 lakh leave encashment tax exemption denied: Retired employee wins case in ITAT SuratRetiree Mr. Patel from Bharuch, Gujarat, sought a complete tax exemption on Rs 8.02 lakh of leave encashment. Initially, his company certif...
07 Nov, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
FD rate up to 8.6% for senior citizens investing for five years; know the list of banksSenior citizens can invest in fixed deposits with interest rates reaching up to 8.6%. Suryoday Small Finance Bank leads with these attracti...
07 Nov, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
FD rate up to 8.5% for senior citizens investing for five years; know the list of banksSenior citizens in India have exciting options for fixed deposits, with top banks enticing them with appealing interest rates. Leading the ...
07 Nov, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Social Security payroll tax cap rises to $192,300 in 2027: How much more will high earners pay from their paychecks, who will be affected, and what does it mean for your take-home pay?Social Security taxes will take a bigger bite out of some high earners' paychecks in 2027. The taxable income limit is rising to $192,300 f...
07 Nov, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
IRS releases 2027 tax brackets: How new income tax rates and standard deductions for single, married and senior filers could affect your tax billTax brackets 2027: The IRS has raised all seven federal income tax bracket thresholds for 2027 and increased the standard deduction for sin...
06 Nov, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
Gold taxation explained: How much tax you pay on selling physical gold, ETFs, fund of funds and SGBsTax on capital gains from gold investment: Investing in gold can yield gains, but investors must be informed about the associated tax liabi...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
CBDT issues new clarification on BSNL-MTNL VRS-2019 compensation: Will it affect retirees' income tax benefits?The CBDT issued a notification clarifying that ex-gratia compensation for BSNL and MTNL VRS-2019 is not retrenchment compensation. This com...
05 Nov, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Firm It Up, Don't Junk It: India needs a more predictable capital gains tax regime to deepen equity marketsIndia's capital markets have seen significant changes, with millions of households participating in equity investing. The current tax frame...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
LTCG tax relief for these mutual fund investors proposed by SEBI; know how switching funds for portfolio rebalancing can save taxThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has put forth a proposal to exempt long-term capital gains tax for investors who switch m...
03 Nov, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
₹16 lakh jewellery, ₹3.88 lakh cash treated as unexplained income; here’s why the taxpayer wins at ITAT HyderabadIn a significant ruling, the Hyderabad ITAT absolves Mr Chintakunta of tax additions regarding unexplained cash and jewellery found during ...
03 Nov, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Sold property? You may pay zero tax if these Section 82 rules under Income Tax Act 2025 are metFor Tax Year 2026-2027, Income Tax Act, 2025 is applicable and this means you need to be versed with the renumbered Sections in order to co...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Indians working in UK: Per diem paid by Indian company may be tax-free in India if these conditions are metIndians working in the UK may receive per diem payments from their Indian employers. However, these payments are generally taxable in the U...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.46 AM IST
Why is your Social Security taxed, and how much can you save? 5 ways to cut the bill and keep more retirement incomeMany American retirees pay federal taxes on their Social Security benefits, even after spending decades contributing to the system. For peo...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
8% instant discount vs 10% cashback vs 1,000 reward points: Are they all the same? Know exactly which one will save more money8% instant discount vs 10% cashback vs 1,000 reward points: Suppose you shop for Rs 10,000 online and are now getting a choice between an 8...
26 Oct, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
UK employees receiving per diem payments must separately disclose them if they cross HMRC-specified limits; Know what employees should doIn the UK, employees receiving per diem must be mindful of reporting amounts that exceed HMRC limits, as these payments are taxable income ...
24 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Retired bank employee claims tax exemption on Rs 9.53 lakh leave encashment, faces income tax notice and wins full relief at ITAT JaipurAfter retiring from the State Bank of India, Chhaju found himself facing a tax exemption cap of Rs 3 lakh on his leave encashment totaling ...
23 Oct, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
NRI capital gains tax: When can you use the basic exemption limit to lower your income tax bill?For non-resident Indians, leveraging the basic exemption limit can help mitigate normal slab rate taxes on capital gains. However, it's imp...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.58 PM IST