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28 articles in tax filing
Clear filterGST registration in India — process, documents, fees, timeline. From ₹999. CA-led. For businesses, freelancers, NRI.
GST return filing in India — GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C. Due dates, process, penalties, late fees. From ₹1,299/month.
Income tax audit (Section 44AB) — who needs it, process, Form 3CA / 3CB / 3CD, due date, penalty. From ₹6,699. CA-led.
GSTR-9C (formerly GST audit): self-certified reconciliation for turnover above ₹5 crore, due 31 December, late fee rules. From ₹8,999.
ITR filing for salaried employees, AY 2026-27: ITR-1 or ITR-2, new slabs, ₹12.75 lakh nil-tax salary, Form 16 vs AIS, belated return by 31 Dec 2026.
GST e-invoicing guide — who needs it, IRP, NIC portal, common errors, format. From ₹22,499. CA-led.
GST refund guide — eligibility (exports, inverted duty, deemed export), process, documents, GSTN portal, refund claim, RFD-01. From ₹4,499.
How to reply to an income tax notice in 2026: 143(1)(a), 139(9), 142(1), 143(2), 148A deadlines, portal steps, what happens if you miss them. From ₹1,299.
TDS return filing process 2026, step by step: Forms 138, 140, 144, 143 (old 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, 27EQ), due dates, ₹200/day late fee. CA filing from ₹1,799/quarter.
Old vs new income tax regime comparison — slabs, deductions, standard deduction, who should choose which. Examples, calculator.
GST show cause notice under Section 73 or 74 — how they differ, penalty exposure, time limits and how to draft a reply that actually holds up on appeal.
Old regime with deductions or the new default regime? Compare slabs, the standard deduction and 80C impact for AY 2026-27, with a simple way to decide.
Presumptive taxation explained — Section 44AD for businesses, 44ADA for professionals, the turnover limits, the 8%/6%/50% rules and when it saves you tax.
Buying property over ₹50 lakh? You must deduct 1% TDS under Section 194-IA, pay via Form 26QB and issue Form 16B. Process, due date and penalties explained.
The 31 August 2026 ITR-3/ITR-4 deadline has passed. File a belated return by 31 December 2026 with the 234F fee; audit cases have until 21 November 2026.
The Income-tax Act 2025 took effect on 1 April 2026 but does not govern your AY 2026-27 return. What applies when, and what actually changes from next year.
Missed 31 July or 31 August 2026? File a belated return by 31 December 2026. What it costs, what you lose, and when ITR-U is the only option. AY 2026-27.
GST registration limit 2026: ₹40 lakh for goods, ₹20 lakh for services, ₹10 lakh in four NE states. State-wise table, Section 24 list and worked examples.
LUT fees and billing explained: the government fee is nil and invoices with LUT carry no IGST. The five export conditions, 2026 changes, filing from ₹3,599.
APOB for Amazon FBA (2026): add the fulfilment centre to your GSTIN via REG-14. Nil fee, 15 working days, documents by possession type, out-of-state FC rule.
GST REG-21 revokes a GSTIN the officer cancelled. File within 90 days of the order (270 with extension), after clearing returns. Steps, dates and FAQs.
The Income-tax Act, 2025 applies from 1 April 2026: 536 sections, a new Tax Year and renumbered forms. What changed for business and how to cite sections.
E-invoicing turnover limit: the ₹5 crore test uses your highest PAN-level turnover in any year since 2017-18, not last year. How to check if you are covered.
GST Invoice Management System: what Accept, Reject and Pending do to your ITC, why doing nothing is a decision, and a monthly routine for a small business.
ITR-U updated return: a four-year window and an extra 25 to 70 per cent of tax and interest that rises as you wait. When it is barred, and is it worth filing?
Form 128 is the TRACES application for a lower or nil TDS certificate under Section 395, replacing Form 13. Who files, documents, validity, rejections, FAQs.
GST for freelancers with foreign clients: the ₹20 lakh limit includes exports, when to register, LUT, export invoices, refunds, creators and QRMP returns.
GST for YouTubers and influencers: the ₹20 lakh test, platform payouts, Indian and foreign brand deals, barter, LUT, invoices and TDS on free products.
