'Living his dream': Bangalore remote worker earns Rs 4.5 lakh post-tax + Rs 1 lakh from freelance, hits gym off-peak and travels freely on US jobA Bengaluru professional is reportedly earning ₹4.5 lakh monthly post-tax from a US remote job, supplemented by ₹1 lakh from freelance work...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
'Khabardar, kabhi bhi mat karna': Veteran investor Shankar Sharma says stock market isn't for common people, returns don't even beat FDVeteran investor Shankar Sharma advises retail investors to avoid equities, arguing that markets are for professionals and that taxes and v...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Why Indian investors are looking at space economy ETFs ahead of SpaceX IPO: Subho Moulik of Appreciate decodesIndian investors are eyeing the global space economy ahead of the SpaceX IPO. With no pure-play listed space companies in India, global ETF...
26 May, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Amazon techie checks April payslip, sees TDS bigger than father's salary: 'Daylight robbery at this point...'An Amazon employee went viral on Grapevine after sharing their shock over a heavily taxed April payslip, revealing frustration at seeing a ...
27 Apr, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
Final call for $1,050! Millions warned payments are ending forever—are you eligible?Millions of people in California still have unused inflation relief money from COVID time. The payment ranges up to $1,050 and must be used...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Big win for workers! New income law could mean $3,139 extra — here’s who benefits mostSouth Carolina new income tax law brings lower tax rates from 2026. The plan reduces tax brackets and slowly cuts income tax toward zero. M...
18 Apr, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Are tips tax-free now in the US? IRS announces deduction for tip workers - but there’s a catch; Eligibility rules and deduction limits explainedThe 'no tax on tips' rule made headlines across the US, raising hopes among service workers of major tax relief. But the policy is not as s...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Highest marginal income tax rates in 2026: Which states exceed 10% and are you paying more now?The highest marginal income tax rates in 2026 now reach 13.3%, the highest in the United States, led by California. This sharp gap is shapi...
26 Mar, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
2026 IRS tax brackets explained — why some workers may see slightly higher paychecks despite inflation and updated withholding rulesNew IRS tax brackets for 2026 could slightly increase paychecks for millions of American workers. Lower brackets widened by nearly four per...
06 Jan, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
New IRS tax brackets for 2026 could mean lower bills — see who saves the mostThe IRS has updated tax brackets for 2026 to match inflation. Many income limits are higher, which may lower tax bills for workers and fami...
06 Jan, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Will you save or pay more? IRS reveals 2026 tax brackets with big winners and losersThe IRS has announced new 2026 tax brackets that will affect how much Americans pay in taxes next year. The changes are small and linked to...
23 Dec, 2025, 06.02 PM IST
2026 IRS tax brackets and deductions released: Will US pay less now? Check how much you’ll oweThe IRS has unveiled new federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026, adjusting income thresholds to combat inflation and ...
09 Oct, 2025, 10.32 PM IST
US tax refund 2024: How the ‘Where’s My Refund’ app can help you track your statusAround 140 million Americans are expected to file their tax returns by the April 15 deadline. Last year, roughly two-thirds of taxpayers re...
03 Feb, 2025, 08.10 PM IST
What is the Buffett rule that JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says can solve America's debt problem? Here's what the middle class should knowJP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon's suggestion for the US national debt crisis involves what is being known as the 'Buffett rule'. Dimon is of the ...
08 Jan, 2025, 08.35 PM IST
Managing your 401(k) after returning to India: Options and tax implicationsAs NRIs return to India from the US, the dilemma of managing 401(k) funds arises. Options include leaving the account untouched, rolling ov...
17 Jul, 2024, 12.36 PM IST
View: India can make its tax system more progressive by avoiding 'bracket creep'It’s time to make tax system more responsive. One way to do this is by inflation-indexing the tax brackets.
10 Nov, 2018, 10.51 AM IST
- Jeevan Aastha seen a good bet, taxwise
Fixed return options seem a better bet in these uncertain times. But one has got to weigh the tax implications too.
17 Jan, 2009, 01.30 AM IST