An initial guide to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rates and thresholds for India's Financial Year 2025-26 (Assessment Year 2026-27), based on current provisions as of April 2025. Details include a comprehensive rate chart covering common sections, key considerations like PAN non-furnishing, recent threshold changes (e.g., for interest, rent, commissions), potential policy updates (like the status of Section 206AB), and essential compliance deadlines. The guide strongly emphasizes that final rates are contingent upon the Full Union Budget 2025.

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).

This guide explains the purpose of an Income Tax Intimation notice received under Section 143(1) after filing your ITR. It details why the document is password-protected and provides the precise password format: your PAN number in lowercase followed immediately by your Date of Birth in DDMMYYYY format. Learn the step-by-step process to open the encrypted PDF, understand the calculation comparison within, and know what actions to take based on whether it shows a refund, demand, or no change.

This blog outlines the key changes to Form 3CD (Tax Audit Report) implemented by CBDT Notification 23/2025, which takes effect from Assessment Year 2025-26. It discusses possible updates in reporting related to MSME payments, Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), concessional tax regimes, and depreciation, as well as the necessary steps for both taxpayers and auditors.

This blog post explains Section 194LBA of India's Income Tax Act, detailing the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rules for income distributions (interest, dividend, rent) from Business Trusts (REITs and InvITs) to resident and non-resident unitholders, including rates, compliance, and consequences.

This blog explains how opting for presumptive taxation under Sections 44AD (businesses) and 44ADA (professionals) simplifies Advance Tax obligations, requiring only a single payment by March 15th instead of quarterly installments. It covers eligibility, calculation, and non-compliance consequences.

India's Income Tax Department leverages AI and data analytics, including Project Insight and the Annual Information Statement (AIS), to monitor financial transactions, especially high-value ones. This blog explains how the system works, which transactions are watched, the implications for taxpayers, and how to ensure compliance in this new technological era.

This guide explains the concept of Advance Tax and its applicability to Indian content creators (YouTubers, bloggers, influencers) for the Financial Year 2025-26. It details how to calculate the liability, discusses the Presumptive Taxation scheme (Sec 44AD/44ADA), outlines payment due dates and methods (Challan 280), explains penalties for non-compliance (Sec 234B/234C), and provides practical tips for creators to manage their tax obligations effectively.

This guide explains how taxpayers can claim deductions under both Section 80C and Section 80CCD (NPS) of the Income Tax Act for AY 2025-26. It details the limits and interaction of 80C, 80CCD(1), 80CCD(1B - additional ₹50k), and 80CCD(2 - employer contribution). The post clarifies that combining these benefits (up to ₹2 Lakh + employer contribution) is possible under the Old Tax Regime, while only 80CCD(2) is available under the New Tax Regime. An example illustrates maximizing deductions under the Old Regime.

This blog post highlights crucial errors to avoid when filing Income Tax Returns for AY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25). It covers common mistakes like selecting the incorrect Assessment Year or ITR form, failing to report all income sources (interest, dividends, capital gains), discrepancies with Form 26AS/AIS/TIS, incorrect personal and bank details, and neglecting the mandatory 30-day e-verification window. The post emphasizes the importance of accuracy and reconciliation, concluding with advice to seek expert help from services like MyITROnline for a smooth filing experience.

This blog post details how to report capital gains from shares, mutual funds, and property in the Income Tax Return (ITR) for Assessment Year 2025-26 (Financial Year 2024-25). It explains the classification of gains (STCG/LTCG), calculation methods considering grandfathering, the significant impact of the Finance (No.2) Act 2024 changes effective July 23, 2024 (including curtailed indexation and revised tax rates), set-off rules, and specific ITR schedules (like CG and 112A). It also covers capital gains exemptions and emphasizes reconciliation with AIS/TIS.

This blog post details a significant ruling by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) stating that new flats received by homeowners during redevelopment projects are not taxable as 'Income from Other Sources' under Section 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act. It explains the previous tax ambiguity, the details of the ITAT verdict, its positive implications for homeowners and urban renewal, and important considerations like potential capital gains tax.