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GST Rate Finder
Commonly asked GST rates across goods and services categories with HSN/SAC reference.
View Rates ›Compliance Calendar
Month-by-month filing deadlines for GST, Income Tax, TDS, ROC, and PF/ESI obligations.
View Calendar ›Tax Slab Reference
FY 2024–25 income tax slabs under both old and new tax regimes, side by side.
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Contact Us ›If you switched to the new regime last year but have significant deductions (80C, HRA, home loan interest), consider switching back to the old regime. The breakeven point for most salaried individuals is around ₹3.75 lakh in deductions. See FAQs →
Articles & Updates
Curated tax and regulatory updates from trusted sources, filtered for relevance to Indian businesses and professionals.
- Mere Transfer of Sundry Creditor Balances to Capital Account Does Not Trigger Section 41(1): Delhi ITAT Deletes Addition In an important ruling on remission or cessation of liability under Section 41(1) of the Income-tax Act, the Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in ACIT vs. Rajiv Tyagi has held that mere transfer of… The post Mere Transfer of Sundry Creditor Balances to Capital Account Does Not Trigger […]
- Claim Section 54F First, Carry Forward Capital Loss Later, Says Mumbai ITAT A Landmark Ruling on the Long-Running Battle Between Capital Gain Exemption and Capital Loss Set-Off Taxpayers investing their capital gains in a residential house often rely on Section 54F to save tax. But what happens when the same taxpayer also suffers… The post Claim Section 54F First, Carry Forward Capital Loss Later, Says Mumbai ITAT […]
- Income-tax Rules, 2026 Rewrite PAN and Property Reporting Rules: What Every Taxpayer Must Know From PAN Quoting to Property Gifts, the New Rules Expand the Tax Department’s Digital Eyes. The tax administration in India is steadily moving from scrutiny based on paperwork to scrutiny based on data. The newly notified Income-tax Rules, 2026 mark another… The post Income-tax Rules, 2026 Rewrite PAN and Property Reporting Rules: What Every Taxpayer […]
- Ignoring an Adjournment Request Can Invalidate an Assessment: Delhi High Court Reaffirms Principles of Natural Justice In a significant ruling strengthening taxpayer right in faceless assessment proceedings, the Delhi High Court in Sanjeev Kumar Bidhuri v. National Faceless Appeal Centre has held that once an assessee files an adjournment request during assessment proceedings, the Assessing Officer… The post Ignoring an Adjournment Request Can Invalidate an Assessment: Delhi High Court Reaffirms […]
- Can Loose Papers Alone Create a ₹90 Lakh Tax Liability? Mumbai ITAT Says No Third-Party Scribbles Cannot Replace Evidence, Rules Tribunal. The Income Tax Department often relies on information unearthed during search operations to reopen assessments of various taxpayers. But can a person’s tax liability be determined merely on the basis of loose sheets… The post Can Loose Papers Alone Create a ₹90 Lakh Tax Liability? Mumbai ITAT […]
Frequently asked questions
The old regime allows you to claim deductions (80C, HRA, etc.) to reduce taxable income. The new regime offers lower slab rates but disallows most deductions. For most salaried individuals with significant investments, the old regime may be more beneficial — but it depends on your income and deduction profile. We recommend a personalised assessment.
For most individuals and non-audit cases, the due date is 31st July of the assessment year. For businesses requiring audit, it is 31st October. For transfer pricing cases it is 30th November. Filing late attracts a penalty under Section 234F (up to ₹5,000).
The Composition Scheme is a simplified GST option for small businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore (₹75 lakh for service providers). Registrants pay a fixed percentage of turnover as tax and file quarterly returns. The trade-off: they cannot issue tax invoices or claim input tax credit (ITC).
Typically required documents include:
- Ledger, trial balance, and final accounts
- Bank statements and reconciliation
- GST returns and reconciliation with books
- TDS challans and returns (Form 26Q, 24Q)
- Fixed asset register and depreciation schedule
- Loan agreements and board resolutions
TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) is a withholding tax mechanism. If your business makes specified payments (salary, rent, professional fees, contractor payments) above threshold limits, you must deduct tax at the applicable rate and deposit it by the 7th of the following month. Failure to deduct attracts interest under Section 201 and penalties.
Business valuation for M&A typically uses three approaches: Income Approach (DCF — discounting future cash flows), Market Approach (comparable company multiples), and Asset Approach (net asset value). The most appropriate method depends on industry, profitability, and deal structure. Our team provides independent certified valuations.
Any taxpayer with a tax liability exceeding ₹10,000 in a year must pay advance tax in instalments. The schedule is: 15% by 15 Jun, 45% by 15 Sep, 75% by 15 Dec, 100% by 15 Mar. Senior citizens (60+) with no business income are exempt. Non-payment attracts interest under Sections 234B and 234C.
Every private limited company must file annually with the MCA: AOC-4 (financial statements, within 30 days of AGM) and MGT-7A (annual return, within 60 days of AGM). Other event-based forms may apply for director changes, address changes, or share allotments. Non-filing attracts daily penalties and eventual disqualification of directors.
ITC is available on most business-related purchases, but there are important restrictions. You cannot claim ITC on: motor vehicles (for personal use), food and beverages, works contract services for immovable property, and goods/services used for exempt supplies. ITC must be reflected in GSTR-2B and payment to the vendor must be made within 180 days. Reconciliation errors are a common audit trigger.
Compliance Calendar
Key recurring deadlines for Indian businesses. Bookmark this page and revisit it each month — or contact us to manage all filings on your behalf.
| Due Date | Compliance | Category | Applicable To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th of every month | TDS / TCS Deposit | TDS | All TDS/TCS deductors |
| 10th of every month | GSTR-7 & GSTR-8 Filing | GST | TDS/TCS deductors under GST |
| 11th of every month | GSTR-1 Filing (Monthly) | GST | Regular taxpayers (monthly) |
| 15th of every month | PF / ESI Contribution | PF / ESI | Establishments with 20+ employees |
| 20th of every month | GSTR-3B Filing | GST | All regular GST taxpayers |
| 30th April | TDS Return (Q4) — Form 26Q / 24Q | TDS | All deductors (Q4: Jan–Mar) |
| 31st July | ITR Filing — Individuals / Non-Audit | Income Tax | Individuals, HUFs, firms (non-audit) |
| 30th September | Tax Audit Report (Form 3CA/3CB/3CD) | Income Tax | Businesses requiring audit |
| 31st October | ITR Filing — Audit Cases | Income Tax | Companies, firms requiring audit |
| 31st October | Annual Return (MGT-7A / AOC-4) | ROC | All registered companies (MCA) |
* Dates are indicative and subject to government notifications. Always verify with official portals or contact our team for confirmed deadlines.
Financial & Tax Glossary
Plain-English definitions of the terms you’ll encounter most when working with your chartered accountant.
Income tax paid in instalments during the financial year when your tax liability exceeds ₹10,000. Due quarterly: 15 Jun, 15 Sep, 15 Dec, 15 Mar.
The net value of a company’s assets as recorded in its balance sheet — total assets minus total liabilities. Often differs significantly from market value.
A thorough investigation of a business before a transaction (merger, acquisition, investment). Covers financials, legal, tax, and operational aspects.
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortisation. A proxy for operating cash flow, widely used in business valuation and lending.
A consolidated tax credit statement showing all TDS deducted, advance tax paid, and refunds issued — available on the Income Tax portal.
Goods and Services Tax Identification Number — a 15-digit unique identifier assigned to every GST-registered taxpayer in India.
The GST paid on purchases that a business can offset against the GST it collects on sales. Reduces the net GST payable to the government.
Total assets minus total liabilities of an individual or business. Represents owner’s equity or the intrinsic financial strength of the entity.
Rules governing the pricing of transactions between related entities (e.g. subsidiaries) to ensure they are conducted at arm’s length and not used to shift profits artificially.
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