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Aug 3, 2026
Income TaxPerquisites Under the Income-tax Act, 2025: What Employees & Employers Need to Know
A comprehensive guide for employees, founders, HR teams, CFOs and payroll professionals on taxable perquisites, valuation under Rule 15, and withholding tax compliance under the Income-tax Act, 2025.
Jun 29, 2026
Income TaxITR-6 Filing Guide for AY 2026-27: Beyond Compliance, Towards Confidence
A complete guide for companies on filing ITR-6 for AY 2026-27 - covering eligibility, due dates, new disclosures, the five critical reconciliations, Section 43B(h) and why data consistency matters more than tax calculation.
Jun 22, 2026
Income TaxIncome Tax Return Filing for AY 2026-27: Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide to ITR filing for Assessment Year 2026-27, covering extended due dates, required document checklists, form selection, and strategic tax planning.
Jun 15, 2026
Startup AdvisoryStartup Legal Documentation Framework in India: Founder Protection and Fundraising Readiness
An exhaustive masterclass on founder protection, fundraising readiness, ESOP taxation and the legal frameworks necessary for scaling an Indian startup without governance risk.
Jun 1, 2026
GST & LitigationGSTAT Goes Live Across India: A Major Shift in GST Litigation Landscape
India's GST dispute resolution framework has entered a new phase with the operationalisation of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). Explore key metrics, expected benefits and enterprise action items.
Mar 28, 2026
Income TaxThe Income Tax Department Already Knows More Than You Think
India's direct tax machinery has completely transitioned from post-filing evaluations to real-time, data-driven cross-reconciliations. Discover how Form 168 (AIS) and automated SFT networks analyze your operational footprint.
Feb 13, 2026
Real Estate AdvisoryReal Estate and Taxes: The Costliest Mistakes Property Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Real estate transactions create multiple data trails across registration and PAN systems. Discover how structural decisions around ownership, joint arrangements and reinvestments determine tax outcomes before notices arrive.
Latest News
Aug 3, 2026
Income TaxPerquisites Under the Income-tax Act, 2025: What Employees & Employers Need to Know
A comprehensive guide for employees, founders, HR teams, CFOs and payroll professionals on taxable perquisites, valuation under Rule 15, and withholding tax compliance under the Income-tax Act, 2025.
Jun 8, 2026
Income TaxTDS & TCS Under the Income-tax Act, 2025: Why Businesses Can No Longer Treat It as a Routine Compliance Activity
The structural overhaul of direct tax administration completely replaces legacy frameworks. With consolidated reporting structures and system-driven analytics, data mismatches are triggering immediate exposures.
Jun 1, 2026
GST & LitigationGSTAT Goes Live Across India: A Major Shift in GST Litigation Landscape
India's GST dispute resolution framework has entered a new phase with the operationalisation of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). Explore key metrics, expected benefits and enterprise action items.
Blogs & Guides
Sep 12, 2026
Income TaxPaid Tax Under Wrong Assessment Year? Challan Correction & Demand Resolution
Selected the wrong Assessment Year while paying self-assessment tax? Learn how to initiate an online challan correction on the e-Filing portal, respond to outstanding 143(1) demands and safeguard your future refunds.
Sep 10, 2026
Freelancers & StartupsGetting Paid by US Clients: Documentation Checklist for Indian Freelancers
Getting paid in USD by US clients? Master the mandatory documentation framework for Indian freelancers - including GST Letter of Undertaking (LUT), FIRC/FIRS certificates, purpose codes and presumptive tax under Section 44ADA.
Sep 7, 2026
Income TaxTDS Appeared in 26AS After ITR Processed: Form 71 & Rectification Guide
Deductor filed late TDS returns after your ITR was processed? Discover how to claim missing tax credits using Form 71 under Section 155(20), standard Section 154 rectification or updated Form 102 provisions.
Sep 5, 2026
Income TaxPaid Self-Assessment Tax but Got a 143(1) Demand? How to Fix It
Paid your self-assessment tax before filing but received an intimation demand under Section 143(1) for the same amount? Diagnose Schedule IT omission errors, BSR code mismatches and Section 154 online rectification steps.
Sep 2, 2026
Tax LitigationSection 142(1) Notice for Undisclosed Turnover: Defense & Resolution
Received an inquiry notice under Section 142(1) highlighting undisclosed turnover or AIS mismatches? Learn why ITR-U is barred during pending assessments, how to recompute actual taxable profits and how to respond on e-Proceedings.
Aug 31, 2026
Freelancers & StartupsProp Firm Payouts in India: Foreign Trading Income, USDT & VDA Taxation
Received payouts from foreign prop firms in fiat or USDT? Discover how to categorize performance fees, manage VDA capital gains under Section 115BBH, address FEMA overseas trading restrictions and satisfy GST export rules.
Aug 29, 2026
NRI TaxationNRO FD Tax for NRIs: 31.2% TDS, DTAA Rates & Refund Process
Banks in India deduct 31.2% TDS on NRO fixed deposit interest by default. Learn how to lower withholding tax using DTAA concessional rates, submit Form 10F and TRC and claim excess tax refunds in your ITR.
Aug 27, 2026
NRI TaxationThe 120-Day NRI Rule: Determining Tax Residency & RNOR Status in India
Staying in India for less than 120 days does not automatically guarantee non-resident tax status. Explore physical presence thresholds, the ₹15 lakh Indian-income test, deemed residency under Section 6(1A) and RNOR benefits.
Aug 25, 2026
Tax LitigationMissed Income Tax Notices: What to Do Under Section 142(1), 143(2) & 144
Discovered overdue Income Tax notices under Section 142(1), 143(2) or 148? Learn immediate procedural remedies to submit responses, request adjournments and prevent ex-parte best judgment orders under Section 144.
Aug 23, 2026
International TaxationGifting US RSUs & Stocks to Parents: Tax, FEMA & Clubbing Rules
Planning to gift vested US tech stocks or RSUs to parents to lower capital gains tax? Analyze Indian tax exemptions under Section 56(2)(x), FEMA transfer limits, Schedule FA disclosure and US estate tax exposure.
Aug 21, 2026
Compliance & AuditsF&O Trading Loss: Is a Tax Audit Mandatory Under Section 44AB?
An F&O trading loss does not automatically trigger a mandatory tax audit. Discover how turnover computation, Section 44AD presumptive rules and loss carry-forward provisions determine your audit requirements.
Aug 19, 2026
International TaxationFAST-DS 2026: Missed Foreign Asset Disclosure & Form 1 Filing Guide
FAST-DS 2026 is a one-time compliance route for eligible taxpayers to regularize specified foreign assets and foreign income. Understand Form 1 eligibility, penalty immunity and risks before filing.
Aug 17, 2026
Income TaxAdvance Tax, TDS & NPS: High-Cost Traps of Switching Tax Regimes
Switching between the Old and New Tax Regimes can trigger unexpected advance tax shortfalls, 234B/234C interest penalties and lost NPS benefits. Learn how to plan regime transitions safely.
Aug 15, 2026
NRI TaxationForeign Income & Foreign Assets in India: Tax & Disclosure Rules
A practical guide to residential status, foreign income, overseas assets, Schedule FA, Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) and Black Money Act exposure under the Income Tax Act 2025.
Aug 13, 2026
Tax PlanningHNI Tax Planning Guide (TY 2026-27): Salary, Business & Capital Gains
A comprehensive advisory note for High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) managing multiple income streams under the Income Tax Act 2025 - covering regime choice, Chapter VI-A deductions, advance tax and wealth structuring.
Aug 11, 2026
Personal TaxIncome from House Property Rules (TY 2026-27)
Own a house, paying home-loan interest or receiving rent? Learn how house property income and loss set-off rules operate under the Income Tax Act 2025 across self-occupied and let-out properties.
Aug 9, 2026
Tax LitigationIncome Tax Notice for Bogus LTCG: How to Defend Assessment Orders
Received an Income Tax notice alleging bogus Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) under Section 68 or Section 115BBE? Learn the legal evidentiary framework to defend legitimate share transactions.
Aug 7, 2026
Compliance & AuditsDefective Return Notice u/s 139(9): Rectification Guide
Received a notice under Section 139(9)? Learn how to rectify defective ITR notices online within 15 days, resolve Tax Audit report mismatches and reconcile Form 26AS/AIS discrepancies.
Aug 5, 2026
StartupsStartup Tax Holiday (Section 80-IAC / Section 140): 100% Profit Deduction Guide
A comprehensive guide to the 100% profit-linked tax holiday for eligible DPIIT-recognized startups under Section 80-IAC (1961 Act) and Section 140 (2025 Act) - covering IMB certification, turnover limits, Form 32 audit reports and restructuring rules.