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Expert guides on GST, Income Tax, Company Registration and compliance — written by licensed CAs for Indian businesses.
GST Registration: Process, Documents, Limit & Online Application (2025-26)
GST registration guide 2025-26: Ôé╣40L limit for goods, Ôé╣20L for services. Who must register, online application on GST portal, documents and GSTIN certificate explained.
Section 80D Deduction: Health Insurance Premium Tax Benefit (2025-26)
Section 80D deduction for health insurance premium for FY 2025-26. Know the 80D limit for self, family, parents, senior citizens, preventive health check-up, and who can claim this deduction.
Advance Tax: Due Dates, Calculation, Payment and Penalty Guide (FY 2025-26)
Complete guide to advance tax for FY 2025-26. Learn advance tax due dates, how to calculate advance tax liability, online payment process on Income Tax portal, and penalty under Section 234B and 234C for non-payment.
Startup Registration in India: Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2025-26)
Learn how to register a startup in India under DPIIT Startup India scheme. Complete guide covering eligibility, documents, process, tax benefits and funding for 2025-26.
Long Term Capital Gains Tax (LTCG): Rates, Calculation & Exemptions (2025-26)
Complete guide to Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax in India for FY 2025-26. Covers LTCG rates on equity, mutual funds, property and bonds, indexation, 10% vs 12.5% LTCG, and Section 54 exemptions.
Short Term Capital Gain Tax: Rates, Calculation and Exemptions in India (2025-26)
Short Term Capital Gain (STCG) tax applies when you sell a capital asset — stocks, mutual funds, property, or gold — before the long-term holding period threshold. The tax rate depends on the type of asset: 20% for listed equity under Section 111A, or your slab rate for other assets. This guide covers STCG rates, holding periods, calculation examples, and how to set off STCG against other losses.
How to File ITR Online: Step-by-Step Guide to E-File Income Tax Return (2025-26)
Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) online is faster, more secure, and generates instant acknowledgement. This step-by-step guide covers the entire e-filing process for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) — from selecting the correct ITR form, pre-filling data, declaring income, claiming deductions, to verifying the return. Applicable for salaried employees, freelancers, and businesses using the new income tax portal.
Surcharge on Income Tax: Rates & Marginal Relief (2025-26)
Income tax surcharge is an additional tax levied on high-income earners over and above the base income tax. For FY 2025-26, surcharge applies on total income exceeding ₹50 lakh. This guide explains the surcharge rates for individuals, companies, and co-operative societies, along with marginal relief, the 15% cap on capital gains, and how surcharge is calculated with examples.
How to File TDS Return Online: Step-by-Step Guide for Form 24Q and 26Q (2025-26)
TDS return filing is mandatory for every deductor — employer, company, or individual — who deducts tax at source. This step-by-step guide covers Form 24Q (salary TDS) and Form 26Q (non-salary TDS), the TRACES/NSDL process, due dates, and how to avoid late-filing penalties.
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