FD rate up to 8.25% for senior citizens investing for five years; know the list of banksCurrently, multiple banks are offering attractive fixed deposit interest rates that go up to 8.25% specifically for senior citizens. Suryod...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.00 AM 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
This $2,000 IRS tax credit can help pay for college in 2026, but there's an income catchTaxpayers pursuing education may benefit from the Lifetime Learning Credit for eligible expenses incurred. This credit covers 20% of up to ...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.39 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
Good news: If penalty is imposed for misreporting of income or other cases you can apply for waiver of penalty using revised Form 161; Check the detailsOn October 8, 2026, the Central Board of Direct Taxes introduced a revised Form 161 for taxpayers. This new form allows eligible individual...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Digital nomads take note: The $132,900 foreign earned income exclusion for 2026 could wipe out tax on overseas income, here's the catchFor Americans earning money while living and working abroad, one of the biggest 2026 tax changes is the higher foreign earned income exclus...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
US tax savings 2026: What are the best ways taxpayers can use to potentially lower their tax bill? Know the rulesWhen it comes to taxes, what you end up paying really depends on things like your income, financial goals, and how you file. Luckily, there...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
Do you have to pay tax in India or abroad? Why your residential status is important factorIndividuals earning income abroad must understand their tax residency status according to the Income Tax Act. The Act outlines conditions b...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Rs 67 lakh ancestral jewellery declaration in ITR triggers income tax notice of unexplained credit: Here's why lady won at ITAT MumbaiWife filed Schedule AL in ITR for first time and got hit with unexplained credit income tax notice for ancestral family jewellery worth Rs ...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Dubai NRI bought Rs 2.31 crore property, didn’t file ITR, got income tax notice; she fights back and wins in ITAT on these groundsMrs Chudamasa’s counsel argued that the AO had erred in treating Rs 2,31,20,000 as investment made during financial year 2017-18. He submit...
05 Oct, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Irish company tax ruling offers capital gains relief hope to foreign investorsIn a noteworthy decision, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has exempted Fireeye, an Irish company, from capital gains tax on an indirect t...
05 Oct, 2026, 07.36 AM 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
Tax audit deadline extended: Key checks taxpayers should make before filing income tax returnThe CBDT has announced an extension for tax audit and ITR filing deadlines for Assessment Year 2026-27. Taxpayers must now file their retur...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Property bought for ₹1.23 crore, its market value rose to ₹1.46 crore: Why ITAT Kolkata gave homebuyer ₹11.35 lakh tax reliefA recent ITAT ruling highlights a crucial tax issue for property buyers: an increase in stamp duty value between the agreement and registra...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Groom gets Rs 10 lakh cash and gold jewellery from wedding guests. Now he has to keep record of these gifts. But why?A wedding gift of ₹10 lakh in cash sounds like a reason to celebrate, but one woman's post about her cousin's gift has sparked a very diffe...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Moving from UAE to India? 6-step financial homecoming guidebook to manage tax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property, and gratuityTax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property and gratuity all need sorting before and after you fly home.
28 Sep, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Buying property from an NRI? Know the new TDS, PAN, and Form 141 rules effective October 1Beginning 1 October 2026, resident Indian buyers will enjoy simplified compliance when purchasing property from non-resident sellers. They ...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST