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.
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Created on: 05/21/2025
Avoiding Penalties Under Section 271B: Understanding the Need for an Income Tax Audit
This blog explains the mandatory income tax audit requirements under Section 44AB for Indian businesses and professionals, detailing the various turnover and gross receipt thresholds. It highlights the significant penalties imposed by Section 271B for non-compliance, alongside conditions where penalties can be avoided due to 'reasonable cause.' The post also emphasizes the broader benefits of an audit beyond just avoiding penalties, such as enhanced credibility and financial accuracy.
Created on: 05/20/2025
Major Update: You Can Now File ITR-U for the Past Four Years!
The Income Tax Department has announced a monumental extension for ITR-U (Updated Income Tax Return) filing, allowing taxpayers to rectify errors or omissions for up to four previous years instead of the prior two. This blog delves into what ITR-U is, the new extended deadlines, who is eligible to file, situations where it cannot be filed, the associated additional tax liability, and the myriad benefits this flexibility offers for enhanced tax compliance and reduced legal complications.
Created on: 05/19/2025
Tax Alerts: 9 Essential Updates to ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4 for FY 2024-25
The Income Tax Department has notified updated ITR forms (ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4) for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) incorporating several crucial changes. This blog details 9 important adjustments, including relaxed eligibility for ITR-1/ITR-4, mandatory TDS section reporting, removal of Aadhaar Enrolment ID acceptance, detailed disclosures for tax regime options, bifurcated capital gains reporting, new treatment for buyback proceeds, raised asset reporting threshold, additional requirement for disability deductions, and streamlined capital gains sections, all aimed at ensuring accurate and compliant tax filing.
Created on: 05/17/2025
Understanding 44AA, 44AB, 44AD, 44ADA for the Upcoming AY 2025-26
This post offers an in-depth overview of key Income Tax Act sections (44AA, 44AB, 44AD, 44ADA) applicable for AY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25). It details the requirements for maintaining accounting records and mandatory tax audits based on income/turnover thresholds. It also explains the presumptive taxation schemes for eligible small businesses (44AD) and professionals (44ADA), including updated limits and the implications of opting for or out of these schemes. The guide aims to clarify compliance duties for taxpayers
Created on: 05/16/2025
CBDT Notifies IRFC Zero Coupon Bonds: Tax Impact for Investors
The CBDT has notified IRFC's Ten-Year Zero Coupon Bonds under the Income Tax Act, potentially making the maturity proceeds tax-exempt under Section 10(15)(iv)(h). This offers a significant tax advantage for long-term investors compared to non-notified bonds.
Created on: 05/16/2025
Big Win for Indian Startups: 187 Approved for Tax Exemption Under Revised 80-IAC
The DPIIT has approved 187 startups for income tax exemption under the revised Section 80-IAC. This grants 100% tax deduction on profits for 3 years out of 10, under an updated framework with extended eligibility and a streamlined application process. This move boosts financial relief and growth for eligible Indian startups.
Created on: 05/15/2025
PAN Card Holders Advisory
This blog post informs PAN card holders about the Income Tax Department's warning regarding a 10,000 penalty for specific violations, particularly focusing on the issue of holding multiple PAN cards. It explains the reasons for such violations, the relevant Section 272B of the Income Tax Act, other non-compliances attracting the same penalty, and provides essential guidance on how to prevent these issues and ensure PAN compliance.
Created on: 05/15/2025
AY 2025-26: Top 28+ Income Tax Return Errors and How to Avoid Them
Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) for AY 2025-26? Avoid the 28+ most common mistakes that can lead to notices, penalties, or delayed refunds. This comprehensive guide covers identity, income reporting, deduction, procedural, and verification errors, plus new regime selection tips. Stay updated, file accurately, and ensure a smooth tax season!
Created on: 05/15/2025
AY 2025-26 Tax Guide: Important Updates for Senior Citizen Filers
This blog post provides an essential guide for senior citizens regarding their tax filing for Assessment Year 2025-26 (FY 2024-25). It explains the choice between Old and New tax regimes, highlights key tax benefits like higher exemption limits and specific deductions (80TTB, 80D), details the ITR filing exemption under Section 194P for those aged 75+, clarifies applicable ITR forms, and touches upon important upcoming changes for AY 2026-27, empowering seniors with crucial tax information.
Created on: 05/14/2025
How to Save Tax on Capital Gains: Key Exemptions and Step-by-Step Claim Guide
This blog explains the key exemptions available under India’s capital gains tax laws for FY 2025-26, including the latest updates from Budget 2025. It covers who can claim each exemption, how to utilize the Capital Gain Account Scheme, and the correct process for claiming exemptions in your income tax return.
Created on: 05/14/2025
Which Tax Regime Should You Choose in FY 2025-26? Old vs New Explained
This blog decodes the key differences between the Old and New Income Tax Regimes for FY 2025-26, following the updates in Budget 2025. It covers the latest tax slabs, standard deductions, rebates, and provides practical scenarios to help taxpayers decide which regime is more beneficial based on their income and eligible deductions.
Created on: 05/14/2025
Income Tax Filing 2025-26: CBDT Rolls Out Revised ITR-V and Acknowledgement Forms
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced significant updates to the Income Tax Return Verification Form (ITR-V) and the ITR-Acknowledgement form for Assessment Year 2025-26, effective retroactively from April 1, 2025. These changes, announced under Notification No. 45/2025, are part of the Income-tax (Seventeenth Amendment) Rules, 2025, and are designed to streamline e-filing and verification, enhance security, and promote paperless tax administration. Key features include detailed verification options, improved security, comprehensive return summaries, and a strong emphasis on electronic verification, ensuring a faster, more convenient, and compliant tax filing process for millions of taxpayers.