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Plain-language articles on income tax, the new Income-tax Act 2025, GST 2.0, TDS, notices and company compliance — written for people who have to act on them, with old and new section numbers side by side.
Income-tax Act, 2025: What Changed from 1 April 2026 (and What Didn't)
The 1961 Act is gone. Here is what the new Income-tax Act, 2025 changes for salaried people, businesses and professionals — tax year, new section and form numbers — and which law applies to which year.
F&O and Intraday Trading Tax Guide 2026: Turnover, Audit, ITR-3 and Losses
Futures & options are business income, intraday is speculative, and delivery trades are capital gains. How to compute turnover, when a tax audit applies, the new STT rates and how to keep losses alive.
ITR Due Dates for AY 2026-27: Extended Audit Dates, Belated and Revised Returns
Every return deadline for FY 2025-26 income — including the CBDT extension to 21 November 2026 for audit cases — and what you can still do if you missed the due date.
GST 2.0 Explained: New Rates, What Got Cheaper and What Businesses Must Do
From 22 September 2025, GST moved to two main slabs — 5% and 18% — plus 40% for luxury and sin goods. Tobacco followed on 1 February 2026. What changed and what it means for invoices, stock and credit.
Got an Income-tax Notice? What Each Section Means and How to Reply
Intimation, defective return, scrutiny, reassessment, demand — what the common notices mean (with old and new section numbers), how to check they are genuine, and the steps to reply on time.
TDS on Property Purchase: the 1% Rule, Form 141 (old 26QB) and NRI Sellers
Buying property worth ₹50 lakh or more? The buyer must deduct 1% TDS and file Form 141 within 30 days. What changes when the seller is an NRI, and what happens if you miss it.
Capital Gains Tax 2026: Shares, Mutual Funds, Property and Gold — Rates and Exemptions
Holding periods, STCG and LTCG rates, the property indexation choice, CII 384 for FY 2026-27, and the exemptions that can bring tax to nil — explained with old and new section numbers.
Advance Tax 2026-27: Who Pays, Due Dates and Interest (Sections 424–425)
If your tax after TDS is ₹10,000 or more, you pay it in four instalments. Who is exempt, the schedule, presumptive taxpayers' single instalment, and how 234B/234C (now 424/425) interest works.
Form 16 Is Now Form 130: New Income-tax Form Numbers You Will Use from 2026
The Income-tax Rules, 2026 renumbered familiar forms. What salaried people, employers and businesses should expect — and where the old forms still apply.
HRA Exemption from Tax Year 2026-27: the 50% Limit Now Covers 8 Cities
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Ahmedabad joined the four metros for the 50% HRA limit. How the exemption is calculated, who benefits, and the 80GG route if you don't get HRA.
Is Agricultural Income Taxable? Partial Integration and Sale of Farm Land in Haryana
Farm income is exempt — but it can still raise the tax on your other income. How partial integration works under both regimes, and when selling agricultural land is taxed.
Presumptive Taxation (44AD, 44ADA, 44AE → Section 58): Limits, Rates and When It Makes Sense
Declare 6–8% of turnover, or 50% of professional receipts, and skip detailed books. Who can use presumptive taxation, the limits, the five-year trap and when it is the wrong choice.
Best Tax Consultant in Jind, Haryana — What to Look For in 2026
How to choose a tax, GST and compliance advisor in Jind: what they are qualified to sign, the questions to ask, red flags, and why being current with the 2025 Act matters this year.
GST Registration Process for New Businesses in Haryana: Step-by-Step Guide
When GST registration is compulsory in Haryana, the documents you need, each step on the portal including Aadhaar authentication, and what to do right after you get your GSTIN.
How to Choose a Tax & Business Advisor in Jind for Your Startup & SME
A practical checklist for Haryana startups and SMEs choosing an accounting, compliance and tax advisor — digital readiness, compliance coverage, structure advice and clear pricing.
7 Common GST Filing Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Unreconciled ITC, GSTR-1 vs 3B mismatches, wrong GST 2.0 rates, missed reverse charge and late filing — the mistakes that trigger GST notices, and simple fixes.
Old vs New Tax Regime for FY 2025-26 and Tax Year 2026-27: Which Should You Choose?
With zero tax up to ₹12 lakh and new slabs, the new regime wins for most people. The deduction levels at which the old regime still comes out ahead — worked out for common salaries.
What Documents You Need for Company Incorporation in India (2026)
A complete checklist for registering a private limited company or LLP: director documents, registered-office proof, DSC and the SPICe+ forms — plus the first compliances after incorporation.
Understanding TDS in 2026: A Guide for Freelancers and Businesses
TDS thresholds and rates for professional fees, contracts, rent and commission, the deductor's duties under the new forms from Tax Year 2026-27, and what freelancers should check in AIS.
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