The Income Tax Department has launched Excel utilities for filing Updated Returns (ITR-U) for Assessment Years 2021-22 and 2022-23, extending the filing window to 48 months as per the Finance Act, 2025. This blog details who can file ITR-U using ITR-1 and ITR-2, explains the new deadlines, outlines the penalty structure, and provides a step-by-step guide on using the Excel utilities to declare additional income and ensure tax compliance.

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.

India's digital asset taxation is maturing. For FY 2025-26, the core 30% tax and 1% TDS on VDAs remain, but expect a wider definition of VDAs and mandatory reporting by exchanges. This blog details current rules and what enhanced compliance means for crypto and other new-age investors.

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.

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.

This blog post provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand guide to Sections 269SS, 269T, and 269ST of the Indian Income Tax Act. It explains the rules regarding accepting and repaying cash loans/deposits (above ₹20,000) and receiving cash amounts (above ₹2 lakh) for various transactions. The post emphasizes the severe penalties (100% of the amount) for non-compliance, clarifies exemptions, and details how these transactions are reported in Form 3CD during a tax audit. It concludes with practical takeaways for taxpayers to ensure compliance and avoid issues.

This blog post explains the important relief offered by CBDT Circular No. 9/2025, dated July 22, 2025, about higher TDS/TCS rates for transactions with inoperative PANs. It describes how deductors and collectors will not be held responsible for short deductions or collections if the deductee's or collectee's PAN is made operative within certain time frames, specifically by September 30, 2025, for past transactions and within two months from the end of the month for future ones. The summary underscores the circular's importance in tackling taxpayer complaints, easing the compliance load, and encouraging PAN-Aadhaar linkage. It urges readers to grasp the new rules and take action quickly.

This blog post explains the new Section 194T of the Income Tax Act, which takes effect on April 1, 2025. It requires TDS on payments such as salary, remuneration, commission, bonus, and interest made by partnership firms and LLPs to their partners. The post outlines the 10% TDS rate (20% without a PAN), the ₹20,000 annual threshold, and the timing for deduction. It also clarifies which payments are exempt, including capital withdrawal, profit share, and expense reimbursement. Additionally, the post offers a checklist for firms and partners to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.

This blog post discusses a common issue for composition taxpayers whose GST registration was canceled before April 1, 2024, or who have already submitted GSTR-4 but received GSTR-3A notices. It explains that these notices result from a system error and can be ignored by the taxpayers affected, meaning no further action is needed. The post also provides guidance on how to raise complaints about other GST-related problems.

This simple guide explains Form 26A and how it helps TDS deductors avoid being "at fault" under Section 201. It covers the benefits, conditions for filing, how interest is calculated, and important court decisions that provide relief. This resource is clear and easy to understand for managing TDS compliance.

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.

This blog post breaks down the recent GST Portal advisory about Table 3.2 of GSTR-3B. It explains that starting July 2025, details of inter-state supplies to unregistered persons, composition taxpayers, and UIN holders will be auto-filled and non-editable in GSTR-3B. This information will come directly from GSTR-1 or IFF. The advisory aims to cut down on mistakes and keep data consistent. The post also covers why this change is occurring, how to fix errors by amending GSTR-1/IFF or using GSTR-1A, and offers an action plan for taxpayers to ensure they report accurately and smoothly file their GST.