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Tax and GST guides.Notes from our desk.
Short reads on new rules, filing changes, and how to handle the tax department calmly. Written for taxpayers, not accountants.
NRIs and mutual funds: how your gains are taxed, and how to get back extra TDS
The rates are the same as for residents, but TDS is cut on the full gain. How NRIs can claim back the extra.
Read article Income taxPay your small suppliers in time, or lose the tax deduction (Section 43B(h))
Pay micro and small suppliers within 15 or 45 days, or the expense moves to the year you pay. Who is covered and what to do.
Read article Income taxIs your PF interest now taxable? The 2.5 lakh rule explained
Interest on PF contributions above 2.5 lakh a year is taxable. How it works, the TDS, and who needs to act.
Read article Income taxWhich gifts are tax-free? The exact list of relatives
A gift from a relative is tax-free at any amount. The exact list of who counts, and who does not.
Read article GSTGST registration just got easier: what the new rules mean
Officers must stick to the document list, small businesses get a three-day fast track, and there is now a complaint channel.
Read article NRI taxSending money abroad to family: how to avoid the 20% tax collection
The gift is tax-free, but a direct transfer can attract 20% TCS. The NRO account route that avoids it.
Read article Income taxRevising your tax return more than once: which acknowledgement number to use
Every revision quotes the original return's acknowledgement number, not the last revised one. Here is why and how.
Read article Income taxTDS on common business payments: the limits that changed in 2025-26
The thresholds and rates for the payments that come up most, including the new Section 194T for partners.
Read article NRI taxNRI and your tax refund is stuck? Check if your PAN is inoperative
A common reason NRI refunds never arrive, what an inoperative PAN costs you, and how to fix it.
Read article Income taxForeign company paid by an Indian client? You may be able to get the TDS back
If you have no permanent establishment in India, the TDS your Indian client cut is often refundable. How to claim it.
Read article Business registrationForeigner starting a business in India? What you need to know first
Resident director, virtual office risks, the e-commerce inventory rule and RBI filings, before you start.
Read article Income taxHow do you know if your supplier is MSME-registered?
There is no public lookup. A practical way to confirm which suppliers are Udyam-registered.
Read article GSTSending your own goods to Andaman or another Union Territory: GST and e-way bill
Moving your own goods to a Union Territory: no tax, but a delivery challan and an e-way bill.
Read article GSTGST for shipping and freight businesses: it depends on how you bill
Principal or agent decides the rate. The broad GST rates for freight, and what to keep in mind.
Read article GSTStarting an EV charging station? Here is the GST rate and SAC code
Charging is a service at 18% under SAC 998714; selling chargers is goods at 5%.
Read article Income taxPaid tax under the wrong year? How to fix the challan and get your refund
The money is not lost. How to correct the year on the challan and claim the credit.
Read article Company complianceWant to resign as a director but the company is not cooperating? Here is what you can do
Your resignation needs no approval. What to do if the company will not file DIR-12.
Read article Company complianceDirector's name spelled wrong in MCA records? How to correct it
Use Form DIR-6, match the name to PAN letter for letter, and check what does not update by itself.
Read article Company complianceGot an ASISSE survey notice for your company? What it is and what to do
A compulsory MoSPI survey for companies and LLPs. What it is, the penalties, and what you need.
Read article GSTGSTR-9 for FY 2025-26: do you need to file by 31 December?
Above ₹2 crore you must file, above ₹5 crore you also file GSTR-9C, and the reconciliation has to be done before the form is opened.
Read article Income taxCrypto tax in India: 30% tax, 1% TDS and how to show it in your ITR
A flat 30% on gains, no set-off for losses, 1% TDS on every sale, and how to report each trade in Schedule VDA.
Read article Tax planningSold a house or a plot? How Section 54 and 54F save your capital gains tax
Reinvest in a house within the time limits and the gain is exempt. The conditions, the Capital Gains Account deadline, and what NRIs need to know.
Read article Income taxPaying rent over ₹50,000 a month? You must deduct TDS
Tenants paying more than ₹50,000 a month must deduct 2% once a year, file Form 26QC and give the landlord Form 16C. No TAN needed.
Read article NRI taxNRE vs NRO: what NRIs pay tax on in India, and what is exempt
NRE interest is exempt, NRO interest is taxed with 30% TDS, and the exemption ends when your FEMA status changes. What to do about each.
Read article Income taxForm 16, Form 26AS and AIS do not match? Here is which one to trust
The four common mismatches, which document to follow for income and for TDS, how to give AIS feedback, and what to do if you already filed.
Read article Business registrationTamil Nadu Shops and Establishments registration: who needs it and how to get it
Ten or more workers means registration within six months, online, for ₹100. Who is covered, the documents, and the rules that come with it.
Read article Income taxITR filing last date 2026: every due date for FY 2025-26
Every ITR due date for FY 2025-26, including the extension for tax audit cases, and what to do if you missed yours.
Read article NRI taxDo NRIs need to file an income tax return in India?
When an NRI must file, when filing is only worth it for the refund, which form to use and the due date.
Read article GSTWhat is the GST registration limit in Tamil Nadu?
₹40 lakh for goods, ₹20 lakh for services, and the cases where you need GST from the first rupee.
Read article Tax planningOld or new tax regime: which should you choose for FY 2026-27?
How much in deductions you need before the old regime beats the new one, at different salary levels.
Read article Income taxWhat happens if you miss the ITR due date?
You can still file until 31 December, but there is a late fee, interest, and a few benefits you lose.
Read article Income taxPAN 2.0 is rolling out. Do you need to do anything?
The Income Tax Department has started issuing PAN 2.0 cards with QR codes. What changes, what stays the same, and when you actually need to act.
Read article GSTGST e-invoicing threshold is now ₹5 crore. Are you over it?
If your aggregate turnover crossed ₹5 crore in any recent year, e-invoicing is mandatory. A short guide to what to set up before your next filing.
Read article Tax planningFive deductions salaried professionals in Chennai routinely miss
From HRA on rent in Medavakkam to Section 80D on parental health insurance: a practical checklist for your next ITR filing.
Read article Income taxBuying property over ₹50 lakh? TDS is your problem, not the seller's
Most first-time buyers assume TDS is the seller's or the bank's job. It is neither. Here is what you need to do, step by step.
Read article Business registrationLLP vs Private Limited: which entity should your startup register?
Both are limited liability structures. The differences show up in three places: compliance, tax and fundraising.
Read article Tax planningSections 44AD and 44ADA: the simpler tax regime freelancers keep ignoring
If your receipts are under the limit, you may not need full books and a P&L. Here is how presumptive taxation works, and the catch.
Read article Income taxPF withdrawal: what is taxable, what is not, and how to avoid TDS
You leave a job and your PF balance is sitting with EPFO. Before you withdraw instead of transferring, here is what happens to tax.
Read article Income taxYou got a Section 143(1) notice. Here's what it actually means
It is not scrutiny, it is not a penalty, and most of the time you can simply file it away. Here is when it does need action.
Read article Tax planningAdvance tax dates and what it costs if you miss them
If your tax for the year is more than ₹10,000 after TDS, you pay it in four instalments. Here are the dates and what missing them costs.
Read article Business registrationStartup India recognition: the 3-year tax holiday most founders never claim
DPIIT recognition is free, takes a few weeks, and can lead to three years of zero tax on profits. Most eligible startups never apply.
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