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ITR Due Dates and Penalties for Late Filing
Know the ITR due dates, the late fee under Section 234F, interest, and what you can still do if you miss the deadline. Check before you file.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
Old vs New Tax Regime: Which Is Better for You?
Compare the old and new income tax regimes for FY 2025-26: slabs, deductions and how to decide which one saves you more. Use our calculator.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
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How to Reply to an Income Tax Notice (143(1), 142(1), 148)
Understand the common income tax notices, what each one means and how to reply on the e-filing portal within the time given. Read this one first.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
Capital Gains Tax on Shares, Property and Mutual Funds
How capital gains are taxed in India on listed shares, mutual funds and property: holding periods, rates, exemptions and common mistakes. Read before you sell.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
GST Registration: Documents, Eligibility and Process
Who must register for GST, the documents needed, and the step-by-step process on the portal, explained in plain language. Read before you apply.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B: Differences and Due Dates
Understand the difference between GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, what each return reports, and their due dates. Avoid mismatches that cause GST notices.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
GST Late Fee and Interest Explained
How GST late fees and interest work for GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and the annual return, with worked examples of what to expect. Know the cost of filing late.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
Private Limited vs LLP vs OPC vs Proprietorship
Compare the main business structures in India: liability, compliance, funding and tax. Choose the right one for your business before you register.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
Company Registration: Cost, Timeline and Documents
What goes into the cost of registering a company in India, how long it takes and the documents you need. Plan your incorporation with confidence.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
ROC Compliance Checklist for Private Limited Companies
A year-round checklist of ROC and company law compliances for private limited companies: AGM, AOC-4, MGT-7, director KYC and more. Stay on track.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
DIR-3 KYC: Who Must File and What Is the Penalty
What DIR-3 KYC is, who must file it, how the filing works and what happens if you do not file it. Keep your DIN active with this simple guide.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
Startup India DPIIT Recognition: Benefits, Eligibility
Who can get DPIIT recognition, what benefits it unlocks and what it does not give you automatically. Read this before you apply as a recognised startup.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
Tax Audit under Section 44AB: Limits and Applicability
Find out whether a tax audit applies to you: turnover and receipt limits, presumptive scheme cases, due dates and the penalty for missing it.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
Statutory Audit vs Tax Audit vs Internal Audit
Understand the differences between statutory, tax and internal audit: who needs each, who conducts it and what it covers. A simple comparison.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
NRI Income Tax in India: Filing, TDS and DTAA Basics
How NRIs are taxed in India: residential status, taxable income, TDS and treaty relief under a DTAA. A starting guide before you file an Indian return.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
Section 8 Company and NGO Registration Process
How to register a Section 8 company for NGO work: eligibility, licence, documents, steps and what to do after registration. Plan your non-profit.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
Form 15CA and 15CB Explained for Remittances
What Form 15CA and Form 15CB are, when each is needed for a foreign remittance and how the process works. Read this before you remit funds abroad.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
TDS Rates and Due Dates Chart for Businesses
A quick chart of common TDS sections, rates, deposit dates and return due dates for businesses. Always confirm current rates before deducting.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
Compliance Calendar: Monthly Due Dates for Businesses
A month-by-month view of the recurring tax and compliance dates most Indian businesses face: GST, TDS, PF, ESI, advance tax and ROC. Plan the year ahead.
4 min · 3 Oct 2026
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