# fy2024
12 posts in `fy2024` tag
GSTR-9 Table 8A Shake-Up: New Auto-Population Rules for FY 2024-25
GSTN has changed how Table 8A in GSTR-9 is auto-filled. Starting FY 2024-25, it will include invoices from both the current and next financial year, making ITC reconciliation more accurate. Learn what’s included, what’s excluded, and how to prepare.
GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C Filing for FY 2024-25 is Now Open
The GST portal has enabled GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C forms for FY 2024-25 starting October 12, 2025. Taxpayers can now file their annual returns and reconciliation statements before the December 31 deadline. Learn who needs to file and how to prepare.
ICAI Eases Financial Reporting for Non-Corporate Entities & LLPs in FY 2024-25
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced a significant, temporary compliance relaxation for non-corporate entities and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) for the Financial Year 2024-25. This allows these entities to optionally adopt updated guidance notes on financial statements, aiming to reduce administrative burden while maintaining transparency and accuracy. This flexibility ensures that core accounting standards remain paramount, offering businesses a choice in their reporting approach for the upcoming fiscal year.
Big News for Small Businesses: Say Goodbye to Annual GST Returns (GSTR-9) From FY 2024-25!
This blog post announces a significant and permanent change in GST compliance for small businesses in India. From Financial Year 2024-25, businesses with an annual aggregate turnover of up to 2 crore are exempt from filing the annual GST return (Form GSTR-9). The article details what changed, who benefits, and the tangible advantages like time and cost savings. It also highlights crucial reminders about continued monthly/quarterly filings, record-keeping, and turnover monitoring. The post emphasizes that this move will greatly enhance the "Ease of Doing Business" for millions of small enterprises.
Didn’t File ITR by September 16? Here’s What You Can Still Do
This blog post provides a comprehensive guide for individuals who have missed the September 16, 2025, deadline for filing their Income Tax Return (ITR) for FY 2024-25. It reassures readers that filing is still possible through a "belated return" by December 31, 2025, but outlines the associated penalties, including late filing fees (₹1,000 or ₹5,000) and interest on unpaid tax. The article also details other consequences of late filing, such as the inability to carry forward certain losses, delayed refunds, and potential loss of specific deductions. It touches on rare exceptions and what happens if even the belated deadline is missed. Finally, it offers practical advice to act promptly, gather documents, compute accurately, and seek professional help, promoting MyITROnline as a solution for simplified tax filing.
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.
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.
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.
Your Wallet's Choice: 8 Reasons to Stick with the Old Tax Regime for FY 2024-25
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
Understanding Agricultural Income Tax in India (FY 2024-25)
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.
New Tax Regime for ITR-1 Filers: Everything You Need to Know for AY 2025-26
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!
India's New Income Tax Regime (Section 115BAC): Your Comprehensive Guide for FY 2024-25 & 2025-26
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.