California Wealth Tax Sparks Silicon Valley Exodus Fears
Anduril's Palmer Luckey warns California's proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax could force asset sales and home seizures. Tech elite like Peter Thiel consider leaving. Read the full analysis.
Anduril's Palmer Luckey warns California's proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax could force asset sales and home seizures. Tech elite like Peter Thiel consider leaving. Read the full analysis.
NITI Aayog's new paper recommends decriminalising many income tax offences to shift from fear to trust-based compliance. Could this reform boost investment and ease business?
A medical officer at Roorkee Civil Hospital was caught red-handed accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe. The vigilance department urges citizens to report corruption. Read more.
A teacher in Barwani, Madhya Pradesh, was sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment for demanding a bribe for salary arrears. Read the full details of the Lokayukta trap and court verdict.
A Bengaluru ACP was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 from a hotel manager. The officer had demanded Rs 50,000 for allowing late-night operations. Read the full details of the Lokayukta's anti-corruption operation.
CBI traps MCD assistant engineer & beldar for demanding Rs 2 lakh bribe for a building closure report in Shahdara. Case filed under Prevention of Corruption Act. Details inside.
Vigilance sleuths in Bihar arrested a revenue employee for a ₹1 lakh bribe in Patna and a sub-inspector for ₹40,000 in Siwan. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operations.
CBI arrests a CGST Superintendent in Maharashtra for allegedly demanding a Rs 20 lakh bribe to settle a fabricated Rs 98 lakh tax demand. Read the full details of the corruption case.
The 3rd National Indirect Tax Moot Court Competition 2024, organized by the Chamber of Tax Consultants, concluded successfully in Delhi. The event aimed to hone the skills of future indirect tax professionals. Read more about the winners and key insights.
Struggling with property tax payments? Learn how to verify dues, download receipts, and pay online via official municipal portals. Save time and avoid penalties with our simple guide.
Learn how equity, debt & hybrid mutual funds are taxed. Optimise your post-tax returns with this detailed guide on capital gains tax, holding periods, and tax-saving strategies.
Discover five proven strategies to legally lower your tax bill in retirement. Learn about Roth conversions, Social Security taxation, and new deductions for seniors in 2025.
UltraTech Cement receives a Rs 782.2 crore GST demand notice for 2018-2023 period. The company plans to legally challenge the order. Read the full details.
India's corporate tax collections grew 7.5% to Rs 9.94 lakh crore by mid-December, surpassing personal income tax growth. Net direct tax kitty crosses Rs 17 lakh crore. Read the full analysis.
A 73-year-old retired VAO in Trichy sentenced to 2 years in prison for demanding a ₹2000 bribe in 2007. The vigilance department's trap led to his conviction.
Returned NRI wants to gift money from foreign account to daughter abroad. Also, an NRI selling Dubai property seeks clarity on TDS certificate. Expert explains tax implications.
India's net direct tax revenue rose 8% to ₹17 trillion in April-December, missing the 13% target. Personal income tax growth slowed due to new slab rates. Can the government meet its full-year goal?
India's net direct tax collection for FY25 grows 8% to Rs 17.04 lakh crore. Gross collections surge 24% to Rs 19.45 lakh crore, while refunds slow. Read the full analysis.
India's net direct tax collections grew 8% to Rs 17.05 lakh crore till Dec 17, boosted by a sharp 13.5% fall in refunds. Advance tax up 4.27%. Read the full analysis.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation introduces a new Property Tax Management System (PTMS) with unique 16-digit IDs for all properties. Aimed at boosting transparency and compliance, it links to the Smart City Command Centre. Read more.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation assures no coercive action against religious sites after seers protest integrated tax bills. Commissioner clarifies tax exemptions for charitable institutions.
The Income Tax Department clarifies recent taxpayer communications are for voluntary compliance. Review your AIS and respond via the Compliance Portal by Dec 31, 2025, if needed.
ICICI Bank faces a GST demand of Rs 238 crore from tax authorities for FY 2018-19. The bank plans to appeal the order. Get the full details here.
A Gandhinagar court sends a CID inspector and constable to police remand until Dec 19 after ACB arrest for allegedly accepting a Rs 30 lakh bribe. Read the full details.
Kanpur police and tax officials bust a gang that created fake companies to evade GST worth Rs 37.87 crore. Four arrested, laptops and phones seized. Read the full investigation details.
Third advance tax instalment for FY 2025-26 due 15 Dec. Missing it attracts interest under Section 234C. Know calculation, exemptions for seniors, and how to pay by March.
Pune ACB arrests a government-appointed liquidator and a panel member for demanding an Rs 8 crore bribe from a housing society. First instalment of Rs 30 lakh seized. Read the full details.
Ahmedabad ITAT restores an NRI's tax appeal despite a 621-day delay, citing notices sent to a wrong email address. The ruling highlights the need for accuracy in the faceless appeals process. Read more.
Get ready for the 2026 tax season with major changes under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Learn about new deductions, refund timelines, and how to file early for faster returns. Essential reading for all taxpayers.
Pune ACB arrests a govt-appointed liquidator & administrator for demanding an Rs 8 crore bribe from a co-op society member. Rs 30 lakh advance accepted, trap laid. Details inside.