₹12 Lakh Rebate Won’t Stop Firms Deducting 10% TDS Under Section 194T
Section 194T requires firms and LLPs to deduct 10% TDS on specified partner payments above ₹20,000 from 1…
₹12 Lakh Income Pays Zero Tax Under Section 87A Rebate, Not Exemption
India's AY 2026-27 new tax regime offers zero tax up to ₹12 lakh for residents via Section 87A…
75+ Super Senior Citizens Can Skip ITR Filing Only If Section 194P Conditions Are Met
India's Section 194P allows resident seniors 75+ to avoid ITR filing in 2026 if income is limited to…
Upstox Warns ₹12 Lakh Section 87A Rebate Excludes Share Capital Gains Under New Tax Regime
Indian taxpayers must classify share profits as business income or capital gains carefully to navigate the new ₹12…
Indian Tech Workers Face Harsh Reality After H-1B Layoffs
Over 114,000 tech layoffs in 2026 force Indian H-1B holders into a 60-day race for status, fueling a…
After 17 Years in US, Indian-American Mother Faces NRI Relocation Challenges
Returning NRIs face a complex cross-border reset involving OCI status, dual-country tax compliance, and significant cultural adjustments for…
Senate Nears Vote on S.j.res. 99 to Restore Employment Authorization for H-4 Spouses
Senate Democrats push S.J.Res. 99 to restore automatic EAD extensions and prevent work gaps for 100,000 H-4 spouses…
₹1,000 Credit Card Cashback Usually Isn’t Taxable in ITR 2026. but High-Value Rewards May Be
Personal credit card rewards in India are generally non-taxable rebates, but business-linked benefits and high-value spending may face…
Tiger Global Tax Ruling Prompts GAAR Grandfathering Review for Foreign Investors
India's 2026 GAAR amendment shields pre-2017 investment transfers from anti-abuse rules, though broader offshore structures face continued scrutiny…
Delhi High Court Rules Interest Earned During Project Setup Is Non-Taxable Capital Receipt
Delhi High Court rules interest earned on project-linked deposits is a non-taxable capital receipt, distinguishing it from taxable…
Indians Abroad Hold Onto Indian Passports, Reject Foreign Citizenship to Keep Identity
India's dual citizenship ban forces migrants to choose between foreign benefits and their identity, as 2026 data shows…
House Republicans Propose 3-Year H-1B Pause and $200,000 Salary Rule in 2026
Rep. Eli Crane proposes the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, seeking a 3-year visa pause and…
Thailand Raises Visa Fees for Indian Travellers, Prompting Concerns at Embassies
Thailand is raising visa fees for Indian applicants on April 27, 2026, but the 60-day visa-free entry for…
India Adds 14 Seaports to E-Visa Scheme, Eases Entry at Immigration Check Posts
India adds 14 seaports to its e-Visa scheme as of March 19, 2026, expanding the national network of…