Tax
Influencers make money posting about their lives. The taxes can get messy.
Social-media influencers learn to navigate the intricacies of the tax code. Just because it's in a TikTok video doesn't mean it's a deduction.
3 min read07:14 AM ISTIRS tax refunds: Are you eligible for up to $1,700? Check step-by-step guide to claim
The IRS has encouraged taxpayers to file returns before the April 15 deadline. Eligible individuals may receive refunds up to $1,700 due to Earned Income and Additional Child Tax Credits. Electronic filers can expect refunds by late February, while paper returns take longer.
2 min read15 Feb 2026Why you shouldn't make investment decisions based on tax incentives
Monika Halan, founder of Dhan Chakra Financial Education, explained why tax breaks shouldn't influence your investment decisions, and decoded Budget 2026 for households to explain what really matters for jobs, taxes, investments and long-term financial security.
4 min read15 Feb 2026Tax refunds jump 22% so far, claims Scott Bessent – what should filers look for this season?
The average tax refund has increased by 22% this season, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The IRS has not released official data yet, and early figures can be misleading, says expert.
1 min read14 Feb 2026How to earn ₹20,000 per month using SCSS while getting tax benefits? Explained
SCSS is a government-backed small savings scheme designed for senior citizens to keep their finances steady after retirement. SCSS gives Indians over the age of 60 to have a secure and safe investment avenue.
3 min read14 Feb 2026Explained: Can you open more than one PPF account? Here's what government rules say
Individuals can invest a minimum of ₹500 and a maximum of ₹1.5 lakh per year for 15 years in their PPF accounts. This amount is locked in for 15 years, after which you can get your investment back with interests without having to pay any tax.
3 min read14 Feb 2026New income-tax rules may revive interest in old regime for high-income salaried taxpayers
The recent proposals in the Income Tax Rules enhance education and college hostel allowances and reclassify cities for HRA purposes. These changes may entice salaried individuals to reconsider the old tax regime, especially in high-rent urban areas.
6 min read12 Feb 2026Revise India's income tax rules for simplicity as proposed but don't let evasion get easier
The Centre's draft income-tax rules are broadly welcome, especially their evident effort to ease the filing of returns by taxpayers. However, the government's proposal to sharply raise the current cap on PAN-free transactions needs a rethink. Why ease evasion?
2 min read11 Feb 2026India Should Link Salaries To Inflation, Like All Major Economies: Raghav Chadha On FM Budget 2026
AAP MP Raghav Chadha gave a full list of the 'good, bad and suggestions for future' after FM Nirmala Sitharaman's budget announcement, saying that LTCG for retail investors needs to be done away with. Highlighting that the middle class didn't get any relief in the union budget, Chadha said that salaries had been stagnant for years, and if the government was unable to give tax relief, they must incentivise savings and investments. Watch.
10 Feb 2026India's new tax law simplifies compliance but complicates salaried tax choices
India's new Income-tax rules promise simpler compliance through fewer forms and pre-filled returns. But by reviving Old Regime exemptions, they risk making tax choices harder for salaried taxpayers.
4 min read10 Feb 2026