Trusts & Estates: June 2026 Digital Edition
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Excise collection rises to highest in three years in April despite fuel duty cut
Despite a ₹10/litre cut in levies on petrol and diesel, Central excise collections in April rose to ₹447 crore from a negative ₹39 crore in the correspond...
Your American spouse may not want to inherit your TFSA
Leaving a TFSA to a U.S. spouse can trigger complex IRS reporting and costly tax issues. Here’s why some cross-border advisors prefer a cash payout instead.
What is the Quick Method of Accounting for GST?
The GST quick method can simplify tax reporting for small businesses—but it’s not right for everyone. Here’s who qualifies and when it can save money.
Business Owners: The One Tax Move Financial Advisors Say You Can’t Skip Before Year-End
On the Retire SMART Podcast episode “Year-Round Tax Planning,” the guest drew a line most business owners never think about: “owning your own home is not ...
DTAA explained: How NRIs can avoid double taxation and save on taxes?
DTAA allows NRIs to pay tax only in one country or at reduced rates, preventing double taxation on income earned in India and their country of residence. Here's...
Why Is the Rupee Strengthening and Are Markets Expecting LTCG Relief?
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The Charitable Remainder Trust Strategy That Lets a 68-Year-Old Sell a $2.4 Million Concentrated Stock Position Without Triggering a $480,000 Tax Bill
A 68-year-old retired executive sits on $2.4 million of a single stock, likely shares from a long-ago IPO or decades at a former employer. Her cost basis is $18...
The Cash Balance Plan a 58-Year-Old Solo Consultant Is Using to Shelter $312,000 a Year From Federal Tax
A 58-year-old strategy consultant working solo, with 2025 net Schedule C income of $480,000, has already filled the obvious retirement buckets. Her Solo 401(k) ...
A 64-Year-Old Single Restaurant Owner Selling for $1.2 Million Cash Discovers a 1031 Won’t Help Him But This Strategy Will
A 64-year-old restaurant owner has spent 25 years building an independent business and recently accepted a $1.2 million cash offer covering both the restaurant ...
Different Types of Business Structures Explained
Explore the different types of business structures in our comprehensive guide. Learn the pros and cons of each structure, including sole proprietorships, partne...
ITR-2 vs ITR-1 vs ITR-4: Which income tax return form should you file this year?
The Income Tax Department has launched online filing and Excel utilities for ITR-1, ITR-2, and ITR-4 for AY 2026-27. Taxpayers can file returns for FY 2025-26 s...
Why 529 plans remain a powerful tool for college, trade school savings
529 education savings accounts allow tax-free withdrawals for qualified expenses. Recent legislation expands eligible uses to include K-12 tuition and apprentic...
West Bengal brings down threshold limit for e-way bills for preventing tax evasion
West Bengal lowers e-way bill threshold to Rs 50,000 to combat tax evasion, raising compliance concerns among small traders.
[2605.30081] Tax Salience: How Requiring Transparency Affects the Price of Equality
Abstract page for arXiv paper 2605.30081: Tax Salience: How Requiring Transparency Affects the Price of Equality
Best Crypto Tax Software and Tools for Filing Taxes in 2026
Using crypto tax software solves this problem by automatically tracking transactions and generating tax reports. These tools reduce errors, save time, and
Who is a Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident and what are the tax implications?
Most returning NRIs are eligible for RNOR status for nearly two to three financial years, depending on their earlier duration of stay in India. Failing to claim...