An initial guide to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rates and thresholds for India's Financial Year 2025-26 (Assessment Year 2026-27), based on current provisions as of April 2025. Details include a comprehensive rate chart covering common sections, key considerations like PAN non-furnishing, recent threshold changes (e.g., for interest, rent, commissions), potential policy updates (like the status of Section 206AB), and essential compliance deadlines. The guide strongly emphasizes that final rates are contingent upon the Full Union Budget 2025.

The Indian government affirms there is no GST on UPI transactions exceeding 2,000. This post clarifies that the confusion arose from NPCI's March 2023 introduction of interchange fees (up to 1.1%) specifically for merchant payments over ₹2,000 made via PPI wallets; this fee is not GST and isn't paid by customers. Standard bank-to-bank UPI remains free due to the MDR waiver. The government actively supports UPI growth through incentive schemes.

This guide details Form 10AB, used by Indian charitable trusts, NGOs, and institutions for final or renewal registration/approval under Income Tax Sections 12A, 80G, and 10(23C). It clarifies the difference between Form 10A (provisional) and 10AB (final/renewal), outlines who must file, and explains the benefits and process of filing online via the Income Tax e-Filing portal. The post covers required documents, crucial deadlines (including the 6-month rules), discusses past extensions (like the June 30, 2024 deadline), the new condonation of delay facility, and the outcome of filing (5-year validity via Form 10AC).

This guide explains the purpose of an Income Tax Intimation notice received under Section 143(1) after filing your ITR. It details why the document is password-protected and provides the precise password format: your PAN number in lowercase followed immediately by your Date of Birth in DDMMYYYY format. Learn the step-by-step process to open the encrypted PDF, understand the calculation comparison within, and know what actions to take based on whether it shows a refund, demand, or no change.

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.

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.

This blog post explains Section 194LBA of India's Income Tax Act, detailing the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rules for income distributions (interest, dividend, rent) from Business Trusts (REITs and InvITs) to resident and non-resident unitholders, including rates, compliance, and consequences.

India's Income Tax Department leverages AI and data analytics, including Project Insight and the Annual Information Statement (AIS), to monitor financial transactions, especially high-value ones. This blog explains how the system works, which transactions are watched, the implications for taxpayers, and how to ensure compliance in this new technological era.

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.

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.

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.

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.