If your business crosses ₹50 lakh in monthly taxable turnover, Rule 86B of the CGST Rules directly affects how you can use your Input Tax Credit (ITC). Introduced on 1st January 2021, this rule prevents businesses from settling 100% of their GST liability through ITC alone – requiring at least 1% to be paid in […]
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The Income Tax Department of India has renumbered almost all major income tax forms with effect from 1 April 2026. While the content and purpose of these forms largely remain unchanged, the form numbers have been revised under a new structured numbering system. This article provides a complete old-to-new form number mapping, explains what each
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May 23, 2026 CA Arjun Dhorajiya If you file GST returns or advise businesses on compliance, understanding blocked Input Tax Credit (ITC) is non-negotiable. Section 17(5) of the CGST Act 2017 lists specific goods and services on which ITC cannot be claimed – even if GST was paid on them. For FY 2026-27, these restrictions
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May 18, 2026 admin If you deduct TDS but miss a deposit deadline or skip filing your return on time – the Income Tax Department has clear penalties waiting for you. This article covers every major TDS penalty under the Income Tax Act, from interest on late deposits to the risk of rigorous imprisonment under
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May 15, 2026 Choosing between the old and new tax regime is one of the most important financial decisions salaried individuals face in India. For FY 2026-27, the government has made the new tax regime even more attractive by raising the tax-free income limit to Rs. 12.75 lakhs for salaried employees, while the old regime
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May 2, 2026 admin Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) on time is one of the most important financial obligations for every Indian taxpayer. Miss the deadline, and the Income Tax Department can charge you a late filing fee, interest on unpaid taxes, and other penalties – all of which can quietly add up. This
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May 1, 2026 admin If you are wondering when to file your income tax return for FY 2025-26, you are in the right place. The due dates for ITR filing (Assessment Year 2026-27) vary depending on your taxpayer category – salaried individuals, business owners, and companies all have different deadlines. Missing these dates can attract
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April 30, 2026 admin Three people can each earn ₹30 lakh in a year and walk away with completely different tax bills. A salaried employee might pay ₹4.75 lakh in tax, an equity investor pays around ₹3.73 lakh, and a landlord pays just ₹2.34 lakh – on the exact same income. This article breaks down
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April 30, 2026 admin If your business deducts or collects tax at source, even a single compliance slip can trigger penalties, interest, and costly expense disallowances. India’s TDS and TCS framework has become significantly stricter in 2025-26 – with the Income Tax Act, 2025 introducing tighter timelines, new section numbers, and harsher penalties for defaults.
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April 28, 2026 admin From April 1, 2026, the rules for claiming House Rent Allowance (HRA) have changed significantly for salaried employees across India. The old Form 12BB has been replaced by the new Form 124 under the Income Tax Rules 2026. Employees paying annual rent above ₹1 lakh must now disclose their relationship with
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