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.

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.

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 detailed blog post explores 8 compelling reasons why India's Old Tax Regime remains a more financially attractive option for many taxpayers in FY 2024-25. It breaks down crucial benefits like Section 80C investments, home loan interest, health insurance premiums, and other key deductions/exemptions, illustrating how these can lead to significant tax savings despite the New Tax Regime's lower rates

This blog post demystifies the tax treatment of agricultural income in India for the Financial Year 2024-25 onwards. It clearly defines what constitutes agricultural income and what does not. The post explains the crucial concept of "partial integration," a unique tax calculation method for individuals with both agricultural and non-agricultural income, illustrating it with a simple example. It also highlights essential compliance requirements like reporting agricultural income in ITR and maintaining records, alongside reasons for the historical tax exemption.

The New Tax Regime is now default for FY 2024-25. Our comprehensive guide helps salaried individuals and pensioners file ITR-1 (Sahaj) easily, covering eligibility, new deductions like the ₹75,000 standard deduction, and a step-by-step online process. File by September 15, 2025!

This comprehensive guide breaks down India's New Income Tax Regime under Section 115BAC, now the default for individuals and HUFs. It details the revised income tax slab rates for Financial Years 2024-25 and 2025-26, highlighting the increased basic exemption limits and the enhanced rebate under Section 87A. The article clearly outlines the limited deductions and exemptions still allowed (e.g., standard deduction, employer's NPS contribution) versus the numerous ones no longer applicable. It concludes by helping taxpayers determine whether the new regime or the old regime is more beneficial for their specific financial situation and explains the process for switching between the two.

This guide makes it easier to choose the right Income Tax Return (ITR) form for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 (Financial Year 2024-25). It explains each ITR form (ITR-1 Sahaj, ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4 Sugam, ITR-5, ITR-6, ITR-7) by outlining who can use each one, who cannot, and the specific income sources or taxpayer categories they cover. The guide also notes important updates for AY 2025-26, including the inclusion of certain LTCG in ITR-1 and ITR-4, changes in VDA reporting, updated capital gains segregation, higher thresholds for asset and liability reporting, and required deduction disclosures. The purpose is to help individuals and entities choose the right form for accurate and compliant tax filing.

This blog post announces the release of ITR-2 and ITR-3 Excel utilities for AY 2025-26. It explains which taxpayers must use these forms and highlights important updates from the Finance Act, 2024. These updates include changes to capital gains segregation, share buyback rules, and higher asset reporting thresholds. The post describes the benefits of using Excel utilities and offers a clear, step-by-step guide for filing. It stresses key points like the e-verification deadline and the need for accuracy and good record-keeping to ensure smooth compliance.

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.

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.

This blog demystifies Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for taxpayers, especially for Financial Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26). It explains what TCS is, lists common transactions where it applies (like motor vehicle sales, overseas tour packages, and foreign remittances under LRS), and details how TCS affects one's tax liability. The post guides readers on how to reconcile TCS entries using their AIS/TIS and claim the correct credit when filing their Income Tax Return, helping them ensure accurate tax compliance and avoid discrepancies.