Income tax return (ITR)
Which form, which documents, due dates and what to do after a mistake.
Late Fee for ITR Filing (234F) and Interest Under 234A
Late fee for ITR filing under 234F: Rs 1,000 or Rs 5,000, how 234A interest is added, a worked example for FY 2025-26, and what the new Act changes.
NRI Income Tax India Residential Status: What Gets Taxed
NRI income tax in India and residential status explained: the 182-day and 120-day tests, RNOR, which income is taxed, with section numbers for both Acts.
Intimation Under Section 143(1): How to Read It and Respond
Intimation under section 143(1) explained: how to read the two columns, when to pay, when to file rectification, time limits and an example.
Defective Return Notice 139(9): Fix It in 15 Days
Got a defective return notice under section 139(9)? What it means, the 15-day limit, common defects, portal steps and an example for online sellers.
Income Tax Refund Not Received: Check Status and Fix the Cause
Income tax refund not received? How to check status on the e-filing portal, why refunds fail, how to raise a reissue request and when interest is due.
Section 44ADA for Freelancers: Pay Tax on Half Your Receipts
Section 44ADA for freelancers and professionals: who qualifies, Rs 50 lakh and Rs 75 lakh limits, the 50% rule, worked examples and usual mistakes.
Section 44AD Presumptive Taxation: Pay Tax on 6% of Sales
Section 44AD presumptive taxation explained: who can use it, Rs 2 crore and Rs 3 crore limits, 6% and 8% rates, a worked example and the five-year rule.
Crypto Tax in India: 30% Tax, 1% TDS and the ITR Schedule
Crypto tax in India for FY 2025-26: flat 30% on gains, 1% TDS under section 194S, no set-off of losses, and how to fill Schedule VDA in ITR-2 or ITR-3.
F&O Income Tax: ITR Form, Turnover and When Audit Applies
F&O income tax for FY 2025-26: why it is business income, ITR-3, how turnover is calculated, when a tax audit applies and how losses are carried forward.
Capital Gains Tax on Sale of Property: Rates and Ways to Save
Capital gains tax on sale of property: 24-month rule, 12.5% or 20% with indexation, sections 54, 54EC and 54F, and a worked example for FY 2025-26.
Capital Gains Tax on Shares and Mutual Funds: 20% or 12.5%?
Capital gains tax on shares and mutual funds for FY 2025-26: 20% short-term, 12.5% long-term above Rs 1.25 lakh, debt funds, losses and 2026-27 changes.
ITR With Two Form 16: How to File After a Job Change
How to file ITR with two Form 16s after a job change: what to add, what to claim once, a worked example of the tax shortfall, and how to pay it.
AIS, TIS and Form 26AS: What to Check Before You File Your ITR
AIS vs TIS vs Form 26AS: what each shows, where to download them, a 9-step check before filing, AIS feedback and a note for online sellers.
Form 16 Explained, Part by Part: How to Read Part A and Part B
Form 16 explained: what Part A and Part B show, a worked example for FY 2025-26, what to check against Form 26AS, and the move to Form 130.
Old vs New Tax Regime: How to Choose in 10 Minutes
Old vs new tax regime for FY 2025-26: slabs, deductions that survive, a break-even table, three salary examples and how to opt out.
ITR Filing Charges: What a CA Costs for Your Type of Income
What a CA charges to file your ITR by income type: salary, capital gains, F&O, business. AprilTax fixed fees from Rs 1,499 and the free option.
Advance Tax Due Dates: Who Pays, When, and the Cost of Missing It
Advance tax for FY 2026-27: who must pay, the four due dates and percentages, interest for missing them, how to pay online, with two examples.
ITR for Online Sellers: Which Form, What Income and What to Watch
ITR for Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho sellers, FY 2025-26: section 44AD at 6%, ITR-4 or ITR-3, which turnover to report, 194-O TDS credit, an example.
ITR Documents for Salaried Employees: The Only Checklist You Need
Documents a salaried employee needs to file ITR for FY 2025-26: Form 16, AIS, 26AS, proofs and bank details. What to keep, nothing to attach.
ITR-U Updated Return: Who Can File and How Much Extra You Pay
ITR-U explained: who can and cannot file an updated return, the 48-month window, additional tax of 25% to 70%, an example and how it differs.
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