Income tax
Understanding income tax is crucial for managing your finances. Discover how income tax works, learn about tax brackets, deductions, and credits. Stay informed about changes in tax laws and filing requirements. Navigate the world of taxation with confidence and ensure you make the most of your financial opportunities.
Created on: 09/10/2025
Income Tax Alert: New Deadline for Correcting Mistakes in TDS/TCS
The Income Tax Department has given a final chance to correct mistakes in TDS/TCS returns for FY 2018–19 to FY 2023–24. The correction deadline is March 31, 2026. After this, only 2 years will be allowed for revisions, and unresolved errors may lead to tax notices.
Created on: 09/09/2025
Our Success Enablers: Key Highlights of ITR Filing for AY 2025-26
This blog post provides a detailed overview of the key highlights from the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing season for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26, as of September 8, 2025. It showcases significant statistics including over 13.36 crore registered users, more than 5 crore returns filed, nearly 4.72 crore verified returns, and over 3.39 crore processed returns. The post emphasizes the growing trust in the e-filing platform, faster processing times, and the success of India's digital transformation in tax administration, positioning the Income Tax Department as "Success Enablers."
Created on: 09/09/2025
Don't Pay 20% LTCG Tax! How to Use Sections 54, 54EC, 54F
This blog post provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand guide to saving Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax arising from property sales in India. It delves into three crucial sections of the Income Tax Act – Section 54, Section 54EC, and Section 54F – detailing their eligibility criteria, investment options, time limits for reinvestment, and lock-in periods. The post also includes a comparative table and a practical example to illustrate how these exemptions work, empowering taxpayers to make informed decisions and potentially reduce their tax liabilities.
Created on: 09/08/2025
Tax Relief: CBDT Extends ITR & Audit Report Due Dates for AY 2025-26
This blog post details the Central Board of Direct Taxes' (CBDT) extension of due dates for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) and tax audit reports for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26. It explains the reasons behind the extension, provides a clear table of new deadlines for various taxpayer categories (individuals, audit cases, and transfer pricing cases), and discusses why tax professionals are still advocating for further extensions. The post also outlines the penalties and interest associated with missing these extended deadlines, including fees under Section 234F and interest under Section 234A. Finally, it offers practical advice for taxpayers to ensure timely compliance.
Created on: 09/06/2025
CBDT’s Big Move: Corrective Amendment to the Income-tax Act, 2025
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a significant corrigendum to the recently enacted Income-tax Act, 2025. This blog post delves into the necessity and impact of these corrections, highlighting various typographical, grammatical, and structural fixes. It explains why such legislative "housekeeping" is crucial for legal accuracy and preventing disputes, while also providing context on the broader reforms introduced by the Income-tax Act, 2025, including a simplified structure, unified tax year, and digital-first assessments. The key takeaway emphasizes that while the corrigendum doesn't alter tax policy substance, it ensures the Act is legally sound and ready for smooth implementation, supporting India's goal of a simpler, more transparent tax framework.
Created on: 09/04/2025
A Trader's Guide to F&O Taxation: Decoding Your Income Tax Obligations
This guide explains the crucial aspects of Futures & Options (F&O) taxation in India. It clarifies that F&O income is categorized as 'Non-Speculative Business Income', detailing how to calculate turnover based on 'absolute profit' plus premiums. The guide outlines various deductible expenses to reduce taxable income and explains when a tax audit is mandatory, especially for losses or specific turnover thresholds. Finally, it covers how to manage F&O losses through set-off and carry-forward, and provides essential information on ITR filing (ITR-3), applicable tax rates, and advance tax payments, ensuring traders stay compliant and manage their finances effectively.
Created on: 09/04/2025
A Trader's Guide to F&O Taxation: Decoding Your Income Tax Obligations
This guide explains the crucial aspects of Futures & Options (F&O) taxation in India. It clarifies that F&O income is categorized as 'Non-Speculative Business Income', detailing how to calculate turnover based on 'absolute profit' plus premiums. The guide outlines various deductible expenses to reduce taxable income and explains when a tax audit is mandatory, especially for losses or specific turnover thresholds. Finally, it covers how to manage F&O losses through set-off and carry-forward, and provides essential information on ITR filing (ITR-3), applicable tax rates, and advance tax payments, ensuring traders stay compliant and manage their finances effectively.
Created on: 09/03/2025
CBDT's Game-Changer: Relaxing Black Money Rules for Taxpayer Relief
This blog details the recent changes by the CBDT in relaxing certain "black money" rules, aiming to provide significant relief to Indian taxpayers. It explains the rationale behind these changes, focusing on the rationalization of penalties, re-evaluation of "undisclosed" status, new opportunities for compliance, and a reduction in harassment and litigation. The article highlights who benefits from these relaxations, positions them within a broader shift towards trust-based taxation, and advises taxpayers on necessary steps to take.
Created on: 09/02/2025
Before You Click That Tax Notice: Read This Security Alert.
This blog provides a simple guide to help taxpayers differentiate between genuine and fraudulent income tax notices. It outlines five key verification steps, such as checking the DIN and sender details, to prevent falling victim to financial scams.
Created on: 08/30/2025
CBDT Circular 9/2025: No More 20% TDS Trouble in Property Deals
This blog post explains CBDT Circular No. 9/2025, which clarifies that the higher 20% TDS rate under Section 206AB will not apply to property transactions covered by Section 194-IA. This brings significant relief to buyers and sellers by ensuring a consistent 1% TDS deduction on property sales over ₹50 Lakhs, simplifying compliance and streamlining real estate dealings.
Created on: 08/28/2025
CBDT Overhauls Income Tax: Simpler Forms & Stronger Data Protection by 2025
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is implementing significant changes to income tax forms and rules, effective April 2025, following the new Income Tax Act of 2025. The initiative focuses on simplifying tax filing through smart, pre-filled forms, drastically reducing the number of forms from 200 to under 100, and ensuring robust protection for digital data collected during tax procedures. While new ITR forms are slated for 2027, immediate efforts are on TDS, TCS, advance tax, and exemption forms. These reforms aim to enhance transparency, ease compliance, and create a smarter, safer tax environment for Indian taxpayers.
Created on: 08/28/2025
New Income Tax Act 2025: Key Updates from the CBDT
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced a significant overhaul of the Income Tax Act, effective from assessment year 2025-26. This blog details the crucial changes, including simplified individual tax slabs, revised capital gains taxation, a stronger focus on digital transactions, corporate tax reforms, revamped deductions and exemptions, enhanced anti-evasion measures, and the introduction of a Taxpayer Charter. Understanding these updates is vital for both individuals and corporations to ensure compliance and optimize financial planning under the new regime.