# 2025
12 posts in `2025` tag
CBDT Notification 23/2025: Impact on Your Form 3CD Tax Audit
This blog outlines the key changes to Form 3CD (Tax Audit Report) implemented by CBDT Notification 23/2025, which takes effect from Assessment Year 2025-26. It discusses possible updates in reporting related to MSME payments, Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), concessional tax regimes, and depreciation, as well as the necessary steps for both taxpayers and auditors.
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By Krishna
What's New in GST Registration? Breakdown of the April 2025 CBIC Circular
This blog post details the updated GST registration guidelines issued by the CBIC on April 17, 2025. It explains the challenges faced by businesses, outlines the typical solutions introduced (like risk-based approaches, standardized procedures, and clearer rules for verification), discusses the anticipated benefits such as faster processing and reduced compliance burden, and advises businesses on navigating the new regulations effectively. The goal is to clarify how these changes aim to simplify the process and reduce harassment, thereby improving the ease of doing business in India.
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By Krishna
Avoid Penalties: The Advance Tax Guide for Indian Influencers (2025)
This guide explains the concept of Advance Tax and its applicability to Indian content creators (YouTubers, bloggers, influencers) for the Financial Year 2025-26. It details how to calculate the liability, discusses the Presumptive Taxation scheme (Sec 44AD/44ADA), outlines payment due dates and methods (Challan 280), explains penalties for non-compliance (Sec 234B/234C), and provides practical tips for creators to manage their tax obligations effectively.
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By Krishna
5 Lakh Auto-Settlement & Simpler Rules: EPFO's Big 2025 Update for Members
EPFO has significantly enhanced its claim settlement process in 2025, increasing the auto-claim limit to ₹5 Lakh, expanding its scope, removing the need for cheque/passbook uploads and employer approval for bank seeding, aiming for much faster processing (within 3 days for auto-claims). Updated KYC is crucial.
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By Krishna
Maximize Tax Savings: How to Claim Both 80C & 80CCD Deductions (AY 2025-26)
This guide explains how taxpayers can claim deductions under both Section 80C and Section 80CCD (NPS) of the Income Tax Act for AY 2025-26. It details the limits and interaction of 80C, 80CCD(1), 80CCD(1B - additional ₹50k), and 80CCD(2 - employer contribution). The post clarifies that combining these benefits (up to ₹2 Lakh + employer contribution) is possible under the Old Tax Regime, while only 80CCD(2) is available under the New Tax Regime. An example illustrates maximizing deductions under the Old Regime.
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By Krishna
Top 5 ITR Filing Errors for AY 2025-26 and How to Avoid Them
This blog post highlights crucial errors to avoid when filing Income Tax Returns for AY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25). It covers common mistakes like selecting the incorrect Assessment Year or ITR form, failing to report all income sources (interest, dividends, capital gains), discrepancies with Form 26AS/AIS/TIS, incorrect personal and bank details, and neglecting the mandatory 30-day e-verification window. The post emphasizes the importance of accuracy and reconciliation, concluding with advice to seek expert help from services like MyITROnline for a smooth filing experience.
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By Krishna
Shares, MF & Property Capital Gains: Reporting Guide for ITR AY 2025-26 (New Rules)
This blog post details how to report capital gains from shares, mutual funds, and property in the Income Tax Return (ITR) for Assessment Year 2025-26 (Financial Year 2024-25). It explains the classification of gains (STCG/LTCG), calculation methods considering grandfathering, the significant impact of the Finance (No.2) Act 2024 changes effective July 23, 2024 (including curtailed indexation and revised tax rates), set-off rules, and specific ITR schedules (like CG and 112A). It also covers capital gains exemptions and emphasizes reconciliation with AIS/TIS.
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By Krishna
Smooth Filing for AY 2025-26: 9 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your ITR
Filing your AY 2025-26 ITR? Avoid 9 critical mistakes like wrong ITR forms, unreconciled AIS/26AS, missed deadlines, and incorrect regime selection. Ensure accurate, penalty-free filing with this guide.
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By Krishna
Your FY 2024-25 Investments & Their Impact on AY 2025-26 Tax Return
Your FY 2024-25 investments directly impact your AY 2025-26 tax return. This guide covers tax-saving deductions (80C, 80D), taxable income (interest, dividends), capital gains reporting, and regime selection (old vs new). Ensure accurate filing with proper documentation.
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By Krishna
Updated 18% GST Regulation for Hotel Dining (Room Tariff Exceeding 7,500): Comprehensive Guide for 2025
An in-depth examination of the new 18% GST regulation for restaurant services within hotels where room rates surpass 7,500 per day, set to take effect in April 2025. This includes an overview of classification guidelines, effects on consumers, implications for the industry, and the reasoning behind the government's decision.
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By Krishna
CBDT Notifies New ITR-B Form for Tax Search Cases: 2025 Guidelines
This guide explains the newly introduced ITR-B form for taxpayers involved in search/requisition operations under sections 132/132A/153A/153C. It covers filing requirements, deadlines, consequences of non-compliance, and essential details to include.
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By Krishna
Important Update: IRN Generation to Become Case-Insensitive from June 1, 2025
The GSTN requires that starting June 1, 2025, IRN generation for invoices be case-insensitive, which will involve converting all invoice numbers to uppercase to avoid duplication. Companies need to adjust their systems accordingly to ensure easier compliance with this new requirement.
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By Krishna