13 ways the FM can simplify matters for income tax payers in interim Budget 2024: CII

[ad_1] The Interim Budget 2024, will be presented by the finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 1, 2024. As always, all quarters of the economy has certain expectations from the Budget A few key steps that would help to rationalise and simplify taxes are as follows: Rationalise and simplify withholding tax provisionsTDS/TCS on purchase/sale of … Read more

Family of deceased housewife wins Rs 6 lakh in SC; homemaking not a valid ground for low payout to accident victim

[ad_1] Losing a homemaker could be a big traumatic experience for any family. However, when it comes to calculating the financial loss for awarding compensation, the contribution of a housewife is often underestimated. The recent judgement by the Supreme Court gives the much-needed financial dignity to the duties performed by a housewife. When the mother … Read more

Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as barrier to accessing certain benefits

[ad_1] Zeljkosantrac | E+ | Getty Images The Social Security Administration has issued a final rule that will prevent food assistance from reducing payments to certain beneficiaries. The change applies to Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, which provides monthly checks to adults and children who are disabled, blind or age 65 and over and have … Read more

After a difficult application year, college hopefuls have a ‘love-hate relationship’ with ‘Ivy Day,’ expert says

[ad_1] Harvard University’s Dunster House in Cambridge, MA Blake Nissen for The Boston Globe via Getty Images March 28 is “Ivy Day,” when the nation’s top schools release long-awaited admissions decisions. A fascination with the eight private colleges that comprise the Ivy League spans decades. It is only now, some say, that students are taking a … Read more

Rents across the U.S. grew for the first time in 6 months — only Arizona saw price drops in every metro

[ad_1]   Ascentxmedia | E+ | Getty Images Rent prices for one- and two-bedroom apartments grew in March for the first time in six months. The monthly cost for a one-bedroom apartment across the U.S. bumped up to $1,487, a 0.3% increase from February. The price of a typical two-bedroom apartment also jumped 0.5% to … Read more