Tax & compliance, explained without the jargon.
Working guides for founders, finance teams and NRIs. Every article links to the relevant calculator so you can run your own numbers.
Section 80C deductions — complete guide for FY 2025-26
₹1.5 lakh of annual deductions covering EPF, ELSS, life insurance, PPF, home-loan principal, tuition fees and more — only under the old regime.
Read guideGST Input Tax Credit (ITC) — when can you claim, when do you reverse?
ITC is the spine of GST. Section 16 conditions, Rule 36(4) matching, blocked credits under Section 17(5) and the reversal triggers in plain English.
Read guideTDS on rent — Section 194-I vs 194-IB, thresholds and rates
Businesses use 194-I (₹2.4L/year threshold); individuals/HUFs paying rent above ₹50,000/month use 194-IB. Rates, due dates and Form 26QC explained.
Read guideNRI residential status — RNOR, ROR and the 120-day rule
Indian-source income, foreign income and the ₹15-lakh deemed-residency trap. How RNOR status protects you for up to 3 years on return.
Read guidePresumptive taxation — 44AD, 44ADA and 44AE explained
Small businesses and professionals can skip detailed books by declaring 6%/8% (44AD) or 50% (44ADA) of receipts as income. Eligibility, lock-ins and audit triggers.
Read guidePrivate Limited Company — annual compliance checklist
ROC filings, board meetings, statutory registers and tax returns every Pvt Ltd must complete. Due dates, forms and penalty schedules.
Read guideTax audit under Section 44AB — turnover thresholds 2025-26
The ₹1 crore / ₹10 crore turnover line, the ₹50 lakh / ₹75 lakh professional limit, and how digital receipts unlock the relaxed threshold.
Read guideGST e-invoicing — who, when and how (FY 2025-26 threshold ₹5 crore)
Applicable to B2B/B2G/SEZ supplies above the turnover threshold. IRN generation, QR codes, exemptions and how the 30-day reporting window works.
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