Income Tax & ITR
ITR filing, tax slabs, deductions, notices, refunds — for salaried, professionals, and businesses.
Gift Tax in India: What Is Taxable Under Section 56(2)(x)
The ₹50,000 threshold, relative exemption, occasion exemption, and reporting of gifts received.
Tax Audit Under Section 44AB: Thresholds, Forms, and Deadlines
When Section 44AB applies, the ₹1/10 crore thresholds, Form 3CA/3CB, and 3CD reporting.
Aadhaar-PAN Linking: Deadline, Penalty, and Reactivation
How to link Aadhaar with PAN, the ₹1,000 penalty, and what happens when your PAN becomes inoperative.
Received an Income Tax Notice? Read This Before You Reply
Common notice sections (143(1), 139(9), 148, 245) and the correct response strategy for each.
Section 234F Late-Filing Fee: When You Pay ₹1,000 vs ₹5,000
Late-filing fee mechanics, income thresholds, and the interaction with belated and updated returns.
How to Check Your ITR Refund Status Online
Three ways to track your refund — the income tax portal, the NSDL/Protean tracker, and Form 26AS.
Presumptive Taxation Under Sections 44AD and 44ADA
How professionals and small businesses can pay tax on 6%–50% of receipts without keeping books.
ITR-1 vs ITR-2 vs ITR-3 vs ITR-4: Which Form Should You File?
A decision-tree comparison of ITR forms with the income sources, thresholds, and taxpayer profiles for each.
Mutual Fund Taxation in India: Equity, Debt, and Hybrid
Current rules for equity, debt, and hybrid mutual funds — including the debt-fund indexation removal.
Capital Gains on Property Sale: Indexation, Section 54, and 54EC
How LTCG on property is computed, the new indexation choice, and how Sections 54, 54F, 54EC give you exemptions.
Capital Gains on Shares: STCG vs LTCG After the 2024 Overhaul
Rates, holding periods, and grandfathering rules for listed and unlisted equity after the 2024 Budget.
Advance Tax: Who Pays, How Much, and When
Section 208 threshold, four-installment schedule, and interest under 234B/234C if you miss it.
TDS on Salary: How Employers Compute and Deposit It
Section 192 mechanics — declaration, computation, deposit deadlines, and quarterly returns explained.
HRA Exemption: Rules, Calculation, and Documentation
Section 10(13A) rules with worked examples for metro and non-metro cities, plus what receipts and rent agreements you need.
Form 16 Explained: How to Read Every Section Before You File
Decoding Form 16 Part A and Part B — TDS, gross salary, exemptions, and reconciling with 26AS/AIS.
Section 80C Deductions: The Complete List with Limits and Proofs
Every instrument that qualifies under Section 80C, the ₹1.5 lakh cap, and the proofs your employer or the tax officer will want.
Income Tax Slabs for AY 2026-27: Old vs New Regime Compared
Latest income tax slabs under both regimes, with worked examples showing which one saves you more.
How to E-File ITR Online in India: A Complete 2026 Walkthrough
Step-by-step guide to filing your Income Tax Return online — from choosing the right ITR form to e-verification.