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Income-tax Act, 2025: New Audit Trigger for Low-Profit Businesses
The Income-tax Act, 2025 introduces a new audit trigger for businesses under presumptive taxation, explicitly linking lower-than-presumptive profit declarations to mandatory audits. This change aims to bring greater certainty to tax compliance for small businesses operating on low margins.
FCNR(B) vs. NRE Fixed Deposits: Which is Better for NRIs and OCIs?
Non-resident Indians (NRIs) and OCIs can choose between FCNR(B) and NRE fixed deposits for reliable returns. FCNR(B) offers currency protection in foreign denominations, while NRE is in Indian rupees. Both are tax-exempt and fully repatriable, with the choice depending on currency expectations and financial goals.
India Urges US to Withdraw Proposed 12.5% Tariff Over Forced Labour Allegations
India has asked the USTR to withdraw a proposed 12.5% tariff on its exports, citing lack of country-specific evidence and legal standards regarding forced labour allegations. The proposal is part of a Section 301 probe by the US.
Rental Income from Gifted House to Spouse: Who Pays Tax?
Many taxpayers incorrectly assume rental income from a house gifted to a spouse is taxable in the recipient's hands. India's Income-Tax Act, Sections 27 & 64, deem the transferor spouse as the owner, making them liable for tax on rental income from gifted properties, unless transferred under an agreement to live apart.
Is the AI Boom the Next Dot-Com Bubble?
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) warns that the AI investment boom, while driven by genuine technological progress, may mirror the dot-com bubble's speculative excess. Concerns focus on whether current investments will yield sustainable returns, the concentration of financing, and the risk of inflated valuations despite AI's transformative potential.
Bill Holland's Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Financial Independence and a Unique Career Path
Bill Holland, former CEO of CI Financial, achieved financial independence early but chose a different career path over retirement. His journey, shaped by early struggles and fortunate timing, led to immense wealth, yet he maintains a simple lifestyle, using public transport and focusing on philanthropy.
