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Freelancers in India can use Section 44ADA presumptive taxation if eligible. The scheme lets professionals declare 50% of receipts as taxable income and file taxes with simpler compliance rules.

AU Small Finance Bank has launched four new credit cards for beginners, young professionals, travellers, and high spenders. The cards offer lounge access, cashback, reward points, shopping discounts, and lifestyle perks.

The Gold Monetisation Scheme lets people deposit unused gold and earn interest through banks. With gold prices rising, many families are again looking at the scheme to make idle gold useful.

The government has clarified that retirees before December 31, 2025 will not be automatically excluded from benefits under the 8th Central Pay Commission, as revisions will follow existing pension rules.

The IRS has announced a $1,400 stimulus payment claim for eligible taxpayers who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns.

The Social Security Administration announced a 3.2% increase in the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025, aiming to help beneficiaries adjust their monthly payments to inflation.

Medicare Advantage plans offer health foods benefits, meal delivery, and grocery allowances to support individuals with chronic conditions or those eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, aiming to improve health management.

Visit a Social Security office in person for general questions, personal information changes, or benefits applications. Appointments reduce wait times, and check office hours for specific locations.

US government offers $500 Economic Impact Payments to California, New York, Michigan, Washington, and New Mexico residents to help manage finances post-COVID-19, covering essential expenses.

Montana Department of Revenue is launching a second round of property tax rebates, offering up to $675 back to eligible homeowners.

The US lacks a universal healthcare system, leading to welfare programs like Medi-Cal, which provide coverage for individuals with disabilities or over certain age, enabling Medicare coverage.