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Tax Year vs Assessment Year vs Previous Year: What Changed Under Income Tax Act 2025?

The Income Tax Act, 2025 replaces Assessment Year and Previous Year with a single 'Tax Year' concept under Section 3. This guide explains the old and new systems, practical implications, and what changes for your ITR filing from 1 April 2026.

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HRA Exemption Calculation Under Section 10(13A): Rules, Limits and Rent Receipts

House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption under Section 10(13A) of ITA 2025 is the minimum of three amounts: actual HRA, 50%/40% of salary, or rent paid minus 10% of salary. Learn the formula, conditions, and documentation.

2 min read13 May 2026
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Tax Year vs Assessment Year: Key Change Under Income Tax Act 2025

The Income Tax Act 2025 replaces 'Previous Year' and 'Assessment Year' with a single 'Tax Year'. This guide explains the change, its implications, and how it affects return filing.

2 min read13 May 2026
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Salary Income Taxation Under Income Tax Act 2025: Complete Guide

Detailed guide on how salary income is taxed under ITA 2025. Covers standard deduction, HRA, perquisites, Form 16, and how to compute net taxable salary with examples.

2 min read13 May 2026
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House Property Income Taxation Under ITA 2025: Annual Value, 30% Deduction and Home Loan

Complete guide to income from house property under ITA 2025. Covers annual value computation, 30% standard deduction, home loan interest deduction, and let-out vs self-occupied treatment.

2 min read13 May 2026
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Business Income Computation Under ITA 2025: PGBP Rules, Expenses and Depreciation

Guide to computing profits and gains from business and profession (PGBP) under ITA 2025. Covers allowable deductions, disallowances, cash payment limits, and book profit computation.

2 min read13 May 2026
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Depreciation Rules and Block of Assets Under Income Tax Act 2025

Comprehensive guide to depreciation under ITA 2025. Covers block of assets concept, rates, additional depreciation, WDV computation, and year of purchase restrictions.

2 min read13 May 2026
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Presumptive Taxation Under ITA 2025: Section 58 (old 44AD, 44ADA and 44AE) Complete Guide

Complete guide to presumptive taxation schemes under ITA 2025. Covers section 58 Table Sl. No. 1 (old 44AD) for small businesses, Sl. No. 3 (old 44ADA) for professionals, Sl. No. 2 (old 44AE) for transporters, with eligibility, limits, and filing requirements.

2 min read13 May 2026
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VDA Crypto and NFT Taxation Under ITA 2025: 30% Flat Tax, No Set-Off Rules

Complete guide to Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) taxation under ITA 2025. Covers 30% flat rate, no deductions except cost of acquisition, TDS at 1%, no set-off of VDA losses, and ITR filing.

2 min read13 May 2026
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Salary Restructuring for Tax Savings Under ITA 2025: HRA, LTA, NPS & Form 12BB Guide

Salary restructuring income tax under ITA 2025 -- HRA exemption formula (lowest of three), LTA 2 journeys per 4-year block, employer NPS 10% tax-free (both regimes), perquisites concessional value, Form 12BB declaration, new regime vs old regime comparison.

4 min read31 Mar 2026

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