# businesstax
12 posts in `businesstax` tag
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Income Tax Depreciation Rates for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27): The Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide for businesses on the depreciation rates and rules applicable for the Financial Year 2025-26 under the Indian Income Tax Act. The blog details the core principles, including the 'Block of Assets' concept and the WDV method. It provides a clear breakdown of depreciation rates for various asset classes like buildings, machinery, and intangible assets. Furthermore, it covers crucial special provisions such as additional depreciation for manufacturing units, rules for the sale of assets, and recent updates like the non-depreciable status of goodwill, empowering businesses with the knowledge for effective tax planning and compliance.
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Tax Audit under 44AB: Revised 2025 Essentials
This guide explains the updated Guidance Note on Tax Audit under Section 44AB of the Income-tax Act, 1961, for the Assessment Year 2025-26 (Financial Year 2024-25). It clarifies who needs a tax audit, points out key changes in Form 3CD, including new clauses for digital transactions, MSME reporting, and buybacks. It also outlines the audit process, lists important due dates, and details the penalties for non-compliance. The guide offers best practices for taxpayers to help ensure smooth audits and strong tax compliance in India.
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Small Business & Professional Taxes: A Guide to Sections 44AA, 44AB, 44AD, 44ADA for FY 2024-25
For small businesses and professionals in India, understanding Sections 44AA, 44AB, 44AD, and 44ADA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, is essential for smooth tax compliance. This guide explains how these sections apply for the Financial Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26). It covers necessary bookkeeping, tax audit rules, and the simplified presumptive taxation schemes that can greatly lessen the compliance burden for qualified taxpayers.
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The Latest on Partner Remuneration: FY 2025-26 Tax Changes Explained
The FY 2025-26 brings crucial changes for partnership firms & LLPs regarding partner remuneration. This blog decodes the new, increased deduction limits under Section 40(b) and the mandatory TDS introduction via Section 194T on payments to partners. It covers who's a working partner, the role of the partnership deed, and essential compliance steps for firms.
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New Tax Audit Limits: Your Guide to AY 2025-26 Changes
This blog details the updated Tax Audit rules for AY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25), highlighting changes in turnover limits for businesses opting for presumptive taxation under Section 44AD and other key triggers for mandatory audits.
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Big News for Business Owners and Professionals: ITR-3 Utility Gets a Makeover for AY 2025-26!
This blog post gives a clear and straightforward explanation of the major updates to the ITR-3 income tax utility for Assessment Year 2025-26. It emphasizes the new business and profession codes that improve the classification of different income sources, such as online trading and digital content creation. The post also discusses other important changes, including higher thresholds for reporting assets, updated capital gains reporting rules, detailed requirements for deductions, and clarifications on the new tax system. This information is directed at business owners, professionals, and HUFs, offering useful guidance on understanding and managing these changes to make tax filing easier.
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Easy Guide to TCS Form 27EQ
This guide explains TCS Return Form 27EQ for businesses and individuals. It covers its purpose, quarterly due dates, how to pay TCS using Challan 281, and the consequences of late filing or payment, such as interest and penalties. The text uses clear language for easy understanding, helping you stay compliant.

Tax Audit Made Easy: Your Simple Guide to Section 44AB (FY 2024-25)
This blog simplifies the concept of Tax Audit under Section 44AB of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for regular taxpayers. It explains why tax audits are essential, clearly outlines the turnover/receipt limits for businesses (₹1 Crore/₹10 Crore) and professionals (₹75 Lakhs) for FY 2024-25, and details special cases involving presumptive taxation. The article highlights the crucial role of a Chartered Accountant, the forms used (3CA, 3CB, 3CD), and the general deadline of September 30, 2025. Finally, it elaborates on the significant penalties for non-compliance and offers practical advice for taxpayers to ensure a smooth audit process.

Easy Tax Rules for Small Businesses & Professionals (FY 2024-25)
This comprehensive blog post provides a detailed overview of the presumptive taxation schemes under Sections 44AD and 44ADA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, for the Financial Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26). It explains the eligibility criteria, benefits, and important considerations (like the 5-year rule) for small businesses and professionals. Additionally, it clarifies the requirements for maintaining books of accounts under Section 44AA and the applicability of tax audits under Section 44AB, including the enhanced turnover limits. The blog aims to simplify complex tax provisions, helping taxpayers make informed decisions for better compliance and tax planning.
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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.

Understanding TIN: Importance, Application, and Verification Explained
This blog explores the crucial role of Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) in global tax systems. It explains what a TIN is, its significance, where and how it is used, how to apply for one, and the ways to verify its authenticity. Designed for individuals and businesses alike, it highlights why accurate TIN usage is vital for efficient tax compliance and administration.

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