US Imposes Visa Bans on 13 Linked to India’s KS International Traders Over Fentanyl Trafficking
The US State Department imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to India's KS International Traders for trafficking…
Salaried Taxpayers Face July 31 ITR Deadline for AY 2026–27 Under Income-Tax Act, 1961
India sets 31 July 2026 for salaried tax filing and 31 August for non-audit business taxpayers. Proper form…
VFS Global Runs 12 Premium Centres for UK Visa Applicants Under UK Visas and Immigration
VFS Global opens 12 Premium UK Visa Centres in India, offering optional comfort upgrades while UKVI maintains final…
₹12 Lakh Section 87A Rebate Doesn’t Shield Jewellery Long-Term Capital Gains
Clarifying India's 2026 tax rules: Jewellery LTCG follows the ₹4 lakh exemption limit, not the ₹12 lakh rebate…
Form 121 Replaces Forms 15G and 15H for TDS Declarations at Post Offices
India replaces Forms 15G/15H with Form 121 starting April 2026 to prevent TDS on interest income for residents…
USCIS and Labor Department Data Mislead as H-1B Visa Numbers Mix New and Existing Workers
Confusion over H-1B data persists as public reports often conflate new worker entries with simple status extensions and…
Companies and Co-Ops Keep Normal Depreciation Under Concessional Tax Regimes. But Lose Additional
Indian companies must choose between lower tax rates and additional depreciation incentives under sections 115BAA, 115BAB, and 115BAD…
U.S. Tax Compliance Hits 85% Voluntary Rate with Third-Party Reporting and Pre-Filled Returns
A comparison of U.S. and India tax compliance in 2026, highlighting how formal employment and digital reporting tools…
Senior-Citizen Exemption Lets Some Skip Income Tax Returns. But Nris Must File
Guide on India's 2026-27 tax filing rules for residents, NRIs, and seniors, covering exemptions, mandatory disclosures, and the…
USCIS Runs Beneficiary-Centric H-1B Lottery, Cutting Duplicates as Demand Persists
USCIS adopts a beneficiary-centric H-1B lottery for 2026, reducing duplicate registrations and focusing on case quality over registration…
₹20 Lakh Salary: New Tax Regime Under Section 115BAC Often Beats Old Regime Deductions
Compare India's old vs new tax regimes for ₹20 lakh earners in 2026. Learn why the new regime…
CBDT Requires Bank Balance Reporting in ITR-4 for AY 2026-27, Impacting Freelancers
The CBDT mandates bank balance reporting in ITR-4 for AY 2026-27 to enhance transparency for small taxpayers using…
India’s Cash Withdrawals Push Currency in Circulation to ₹42.3 Trillion as Digital Payments Grow
India's currency in circulation hit a record ₹42.3T in April 2026. Experts urge NRIs and students to maintain…
Section 10(10A) Exempts Commuted Pension. But Is Monthly Pension Taxable in Income Tax Return?
Understand India's 2026 pension tax rules: monthly pension is salary, commuted amounts have exemptions, and family pensions are…