For non-profit organizations, charitable trusts, and societies in India, securing 12A registration is vital for income tax exemption. With the Indian government's move towards digital governance, the 12A registration process has undergone significant updates. This blog post provides a detailed look at the latest guidelines, including mandatory online filing via Form 10A/10AB, the requirement for re-registration for existing entities, the new 5-year validity period, and essential steps to ensure a smooth, compliant experience for your organization.

Receiving an income tax notification can be intimidating, especially for salaried professionals. This comprehensive guide demystifies the reasons behind income tax notices in India, detailing common types (like 143(1), 139(9), 143(2), 148, and 156) and providing a step-by-step approach on how to respond effectively. Learn about discrepancies in income/TDS, defective returns, high-value transactions, and best practices to prevent such communications.

The Income Tax Department has announced a monumental extension for ITR-U (Updated Income Tax Return) filing, allowing taxpayers to rectify errors or omissions for up to four previous years instead of the prior two. This blog delves into what ITR-U is, the new extended deadlines, who is eligible to file, situations where it cannot be filed, the associated additional tax liability, and the myriad benefits this flexibility offers for enhanced tax compliance and reduced legal complications.

This post offers an in-depth overview of key Income Tax Act sections (44AA, 44AB, 44AD, 44ADA) applicable for AY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25). It details the requirements for maintaining accounting records and mandatory tax audits based on income/turnover thresholds. It also explains the presumptive taxation schemes for eligible small businesses (44AD) and professionals (44ADA), including updated limits and the implications of opting for or out of these schemes. The guide aims to clarify compliance duties for taxpayers

Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) for AY 2025-26? Avoid the 28+ most common mistakes that can lead to notices, penalties, or delayed refunds. This comprehensive guide covers identity, income reporting, deduction, procedural, and verification errors, plus new regime selection tips. Stay updated, file accurately, and ensure a smooth tax season!

This blog explains the key exemptions available under India’s capital gains tax laws for FY 2025-26, including the latest updates from Budget 2025. It covers who can claim each exemption, how to utilize the Capital Gain Account Scheme, and the correct process for claiming exemptions in your income tax return.

This blog post details the significant updates in India's Income Tax Return (ITR) forms for Assessment Year 2025-26 (FY 2024-25). It covers the default New Tax Regime and the opt-out process using Form 10-IEA, major changes in capital gains reporting including simplification for small investors (LTCG up to ₹1.25 lakh in ITR-1/4) and bifurcation of Schedule CG (pre/post July 23, 2024). It also explains key tax reporting updates like mandatory TDS section codes, enhanced deduction reporting via dropdowns, new rules for Section 80GG (Form 10BA), increased presumptive tax limits, and the revised threshold for Schedule AL. It concludes with a guide on choosing the correct ITR form and important filing deadlines.

This post details the taxation rules for capital gains from shares and equity mutual funds in India for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26). It explains the crucial changes effective July 23, 2024, including updated STCG and LTCG tax rates, revised exemption limits, holding period classifications, dividend taxation, and reporting requirements in ITR forms.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has kickstarted the income tax filing season earlier than usual by releasing the ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam) forms for Assessment Year 2025-26. This blog explores the eligibility, permissible income sources, and filing restrictions for both forms. It also highlights a major update—taxpayers can now report Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) under Section 112A in ITR-1 and ITR-4 under specific conditions. Additionally, it explains the difference between form notification and utility release, emphasizes the importance of early preparation, and provides a comprehensive document checklist for smooth filing. The blog concludes by urging taxpayers to be proactive and file early to avoid last-minute hassles.

CBDT has notified ITR-Form 3 for Assessment Year 2025-26 (FY 2024-25) via Notification No. 41/2025. This affects Individuals/HUFs with business/professional income. Key updates include a split Capital Gains schedule (pre/post July 23, 2024), new conditions for claiming share buyback loss (post Oct 1, 2024), an increased asset/liability reporting threshold to ₹1 crore, addition of Sec 44BBC reference, enhanced reporting for deductions like 80C & 10(13A), and mandatory TDS section code reporting. Taxpayers should review these changes for compliant filing.

This blog explains the concept of income tax surcharge and marginal relief in India for AY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25). It details the current surcharge rates under both old and new tax regimes and illustrates how marginal relief prevents excessive tax liability near surcharge thresholds. Additionally, it covers key Budget 2025 proposals affecting FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27), including revised tax slabs, increased rebate under Sec 87A, and a new type of marginal relief linked to the rebate threshold.

The blog post announces the early notification of ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam) forms by the CBDT for the Assessment Year 2025-26 (corresponding to Financial Year 2024-25). It details the eligibility criteria for using these forms, explains the significance of the early notification for taxpayers (more preparation time, potentially earlier filing utility release), clarifies the difference between form notification and utility release, reminds readers about the AY/FY distinction, and advises taxpayers to start gathering necessary documents while waiting for the official filing utilities to be launched on the Income Tax portal.