# indiatax
12 posts in `indiatax` tag

AY 2025-26 Tax Guide: Important Updates for Senior Citizen Filers
This blog post provides an essential guide for senior citizens regarding their tax filing for Assessment Year 2025-26 (FY 2024-25). It explains the choice between Old and New tax regimes, highlights key tax benefits like higher exemption limits and specific deductions (80TTB, 80D), details the ITR filing exemption under Section 194P for those aged 75+, clarifies applicable ITR forms, and touches upon important upcoming changes for AY 2026-27, empowering seniors with crucial tax information.

Which Tax Regime Should You Choose in FY 2025-26? Old vs New Explained
This blog decodes the key differences between the Old and New Income Tax Regimes for FY 2025-26, following the updates in Budget 2025. It covers the latest tax slabs, standard deductions, rebates, and provides practical scenarios to help taxpayers decide which regime is more beneficial based on their income and eligible deductions.

CBDT Notifies ITR Forms 1-7 for AY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25): What Taxpayers Need to Know
The CBDT has notified the ITR forms (1-7) for AY 2025-26, incorporating changes from the Finance Act, 2024. This blog provides a comprehensive overview of the key modifications in each form, focusing on changes in capital gains reporting, eligibility criteria, deduction disclosures, and other compliance requirements to help taxpayers prepare for the upcoming filing season.

Invoice-wise Reporting Feature in Form GSTR-7: An In-Depth Analysis
This blog post provides a detailed analysis of the newly introduced invoice-wise reporting feature in Form GSTR-7 under GST. It explains the changes, benefits for both deductors and deductees, the current implementation status, and how businesses can prepare for this significant update in TDS reporting.

CBDT's ITR-Form 6 for AY 2025-26: Implications for Corporate Taxpayers
This blog post provides a detailed examination of the Central Board of Direct Taxes' (CBDT) notification regarding ITR-Form 6 for Assessment Year 2025-26. It clarifies who is required to file this form and highlights the key changes and reporting considerations, including digital assets, transfer pricing, and CSR expenditures. The importance of timely submission and staying informed about the new requirements is also emphasized.
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ITR-1 & ITR-2 Filers: Switch Tax Regimes Without Form 10-IEA
This blog post clarifies that individuals and pensioners filing ITR-1 or ITR-2 (without business or professional income) do not need to file Form 10-IEA to switch between the old and new tax regimes on an annual basis. It explains that the choice can be made directly within the ITR form itself each year, even when opting out of the default new regime (effective AY 2024-25) or switching back to it later. The post contrasts this flexibility with the stricter requirement for those with business income (filing ITR-3/ITR-4) who must use Form 10-IEA to opt out and face limitations on switching back.
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CBDT Notifies ITR Form 2 Early for AY 2025-26 | Start Your Tax Prep!
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified ITR Form 2 for Assessment Year 2025-26 through Notification No. 43/2025 dated May 5, 2025. This early release benefits individuals and HUFs without business/professional income but potentially having capital gains, foreign assets, multiple house properties, or income over ₹50 lakh (₹50 lakh), allowing more time for preparation. The blog explains who should file ITR-2, highlights the significance of early notification for taxpayers and professionals, discusses potential areas of change (like capital gains reporting), and outlines actionable next steps for taxpayers to begin their FY 2024-25 tax filing preparations.

AY 2025-26 ITR Filing: Understanding New Rules for Tax Reporting & Capital Gains
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.

Attention Firms & LLPs: CBDT Releases ITR-5 Form for AY 2025-26 Filing.
The CBDT has released the updated ITR-Form 5 for Assessment Year 2025-26 (applicable to FY 2024-25) via Notification No. 42/2025 dated May 3, 2025. This blog post details who needs to file ITR-5, discusses anticipated key changes aligning with recent amendments and enhanced disclosure norms, outlines implications for taxpayers like Firms and LLPs, and provides actionable steps for compliance.

India Capital Gains Tax FY 2024-25: Shares & Mutual Fund STCG/LTCG Rates
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.

ITR-3 AY 2025-26 Key Changes: CBDT Notification & Updates Guide
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.

AY 2025-26 Tax Alert: Key Modifications in ITR-1 (Sahaj) & ITR-4 (Sugam)
This blog provides a detailed breakdown of modifications in ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms for Assessment Year 2025-26 based on a recent analysis. It explains the new allowance for minor LTCG under Sec 112A (up to ₹1.25 lakh) in both forms, the enhanced conditional presumptive tax limits under Sec 44AD/44ADA linked to digital receipts, and common changes. These common changes include expanded disclosures for Form 10-IEA (new tax regime opt-out), mandatory specific clause selection for Chapter VI-A deductions, enhanced reporting for Sec 89A (foreign retirement income), compulsory disclosure of all active Indian bank accounts, and mandatory selection of a refund account. The post advises taxpayers on how to prepare based on these specific updates.