This post explains the GSTN advisory from May 2025 regarding Table 3.2 of GSTR-3B. It covers the table's purpose (reporting inter-state supplies to unregistered persons, composition taxpayers, and UIN holders), the previous plan for auto-population and making the table non-editable, the recent deferral of this change due to taxpayer feedback, and highlights the continued importance of accurate GSTR-1 filing despite Table 3.2 currently remaining editable. It serves as a guide for GST filers on this specific clarification.

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

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!

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.

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.

This blog post provides a detailed examination of the Central Board of Direct Taxes' (CBDT) notification regarding ITR-Form 6 for Assessment Year 2025-26. It clarifies who is required to file this form and highlights the key changes and reporting considerations, including digital assets, transfer pricing, and CSR expenditures. The importance of timely submission and staying informed about the new requirements is also emphasized.

This blog post clarifies that individuals and pensioners filing ITR-1 or ITR-2 (without business or professional income) do not need to file Form 10-IEA to switch between the old and new tax regimes on an annual basis. It explains that the choice can be made directly within the ITR form itself each year, even when opting out of the default new regime (effective AY 2024-25) or switching back to it later. The post contrasts this flexibility with the stricter requirement for those with business income (filing ITR-3/ITR-4) who must use Form 10-IEA to opt out and face limitations on switching back.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified ITR Form 2 for Assessment Year 2025-26 through Notification No. 43/2025 dated May 5, 2025. This early release benefits individuals and HUFs without business/professional income but potentially having capital gains, foreign assets, multiple house properties, or income over ₹50 lakh (₹50 lakh), allowing more time for preparation. The blog explains who should file ITR-2, highlights the significance of early notification for taxpayers and professionals, discusses potential areas of change (like capital gains reporting), and outlines actionable next steps for taxpayers to begin their FY 2024-25 tax filing preparations.

This blog post details the significant updates in India's Income Tax Return (ITR) forms for Assessment Year 2025-26 (FY 2024-25). It covers the default New Tax Regime and the opt-out process using Form 10-IEA, major changes in capital gains reporting including simplification for small investors (LTCG up to ₹1.25 lakh in ITR-1/4) and bifurcation of Schedule CG (pre/post July 23, 2024). It also explains key tax reporting updates like mandatory TDS section codes, enhanced deduction reporting via dropdowns, new rules for Section 80GG (Form 10BA), increased presumptive tax limits, and the revised threshold for Schedule AL. It concludes with a guide on choosing the correct ITR form and important filing deadlines.

The CBDT has released the updated ITR-Form 5 for Assessment Year 2025-26 (applicable to FY 2024-25) via Notification No. 42/2025 dated May 3, 2025. This blog post details who needs to file ITR-5, discusses anticipated key changes aligning with recent amendments and enhanced disclosure norms, outlines implications for taxpayers like Firms and LLPs, and provides actionable steps for compliance.

CBDT has notified ITR-Form 3 for Assessment Year 2025-26 (FY 2024-25) via Notification No. 41/2025. This affects Individuals/HUFs with business/professional income. Key updates include a split Capital Gains schedule (pre/post July 23, 2024), new conditions for claiming share buyback loss (post Oct 1, 2024), an increased asset/liability reporting threshold to ₹1 crore, addition of Sec 44BBC reference, enhanced reporting for deductions like 80C & 10(13A), and mandatory TDS section code reporting. Taxpayers should review these changes for compliant filing.

This blog explains the concept of income tax surcharge and marginal relief in India for AY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25). It details the current surcharge rates under both old and new tax regimes and illustrates how marginal relief prevents excessive tax liability near surcharge thresholds. Additionally, it covers key Budget 2025 proposals affecting FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27), including revised tax slabs, increased rebate under Sec 87A, and a new type of marginal relief linked to the rebate threshold.