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).

Investors in the stock market must comprehend capital gains tax. This blog offers practical tips to reduce or prevent taxes on your stock market profits in addition to explaining Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) and Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG). Find out how to be tax-efficient while increasing your profits.

This blog discusses the tax benefits of the House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) under the Income Tax Act. Learn how to calculate HRA exemptions, claim LTA benefits, and compare the old and new tax systems to optimize your tax savings in 2024.

This blog discusses how Section 10(46) of the Income Tax Act exempts the Delhi Construction Workers Welfare Board from paying taxes, allowing it to effectively finance construction workers' welfare initiatives.

In 2025, the Indian government will implement new tax breaks for startups and MSMEs to encourage innovation, alleviate financial constraints, and boost development. Extended tax vacations, lower corporate tax rates, larger turnover limits for presumptive taxation, GST concessions, and capital gains exemptions are among the most significant advantages. These steps are intended to boost competitiveness, increase cash flow, and facilitate digital transformation in the MSME sector.

This blog describes the notion of a Lower Tax Deduction Certificate (LTDC) in India, its benefits, and how to apply for it. Learn how to lower TDS on your income by filling out Form 13 under Section 197 of the Income Tax Act. Learn about qualifying requirements, needed documentation, and how an LTDC may enhance your cash flow and lower your tax burden.

The Indian government provides two tax regimes – the Old Regime and the New Regime – each with its own benefits and drawbacks. The Old Regime offers multiple deductions and exemptions, while the New Regime provides lower tax rates with minimal exemptions. This blog explores the key differences, tax calculations, and real-life illustrations to help taxpayers make an informed choice. Find out which tax regime suits your financial situation best!

A ground-breaking tax reform was proposed in Budget 2025, offering companies with yearly sales up to 2 crores a 0% tax rate. This policy lessens the regulatory obligations for professionals, startups, and MSMEs by aligning with the presumptive taxation regime under Sections 44AD and 44ADA. For the benefit of small enterprises throughout India, the project seeks to increase entrepreneurship, simplify tax compliance, and encourage digital transactions.

The most significant adjustment to income tax slabs brought about by the Union Budget 2025 was the exemption of income up to ₹12 lakhs from taxes. Additional changes include a higher standard deduction of ₹75,000 and lower tax rates for those making between ₹8 lakhs and ₹24 lakhs. The goals of these measures are to streamline the tax filing process, promote savings and investments, and give middle-class taxpayers financial relief. The new tax system and its effects on people and the economy as a whole are covered in this blog.

Important clarification about the GST applicability of fines levied by banks and NBFCs for loan breaches is provided by Circular 245. In the past, it was unclear if punitive costs like late payment fines were subject to GST. The circular affirms that these fines are free from GST as they are a result of contract violations rather than a compensation for services. This clarification ensures equitable and transparent taxes in financial transactions by lowering the tax burden on borrowers and financial institutions.

This blog provides a step-by-step strategy for persons earning 12 lakh annually to legally pay zero income tax. It investigates significant deductions and exemptions under several parts of the Income Tax Act, such as parts 80C, 80D, HRA, and NPS, and provides practical examples to aid comprehension.

For salaried people making up to Rs. 15 lakh, the government is recommending income tax reduction. In order to help middle-class taxpayers, this blog explores potential adjustments to income tax slabs, improved standard deductions, and expanded savings opportunities. People can improve their financial planning by comprehending these suggestions.