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Complete Guide to New Tax Regime vs Old Tax Regime (2024-25)
Tax Planning
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Complete Guide to New Tax Regime vs Old Tax Regime (2024-25)
Detailed comparison with examples to help you choose the right tax regime
12 min read
Advance Tax Payment Guide 2025: Complete Guide with Calculation
Tax Planning
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Advance Tax Payment Guide 2025: Complete Guide with Calculation
Everything you need to know about advance tax payment dates, calculation, and how to avoid penalties
10 min read
NRI Tax Return Filing: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
NRI Services
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NRI Tax Return Filing: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Everything you need to know about NRI tax filing, DTAA benefits, and compliance
15 min read
NRI Property Sale 2025: Why Losing Indexation Benefit Costs You Lakhs
NRI Services
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NRI Property Sale 2025: Why Losing Indexation Benefit Costs You Lakhs
Complete analysis with real examples showing how the July 2024 tax changes impact NRI property sales
18 min read
The 182-Day Trap: How NRIs Accidentally Become Residents
NRI Services
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The 182-Day Trap: How NRIs Accidentally Become Residents
Complete guide to residential status determination, the new 120-day rule, and practical strategies
16 min read
DTAA Decoded: 5-Step Blueprint to Claim Double Tax Relief
NRI Services
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DTAA Decoded: 5-Step Blueprint to Claim Double Tax Relief
Country-specific guide on claiming DTAA benefits, TRC, Form 10F, and foreign tax credits
20 min read
Section 44ADA: The Freelancer's Secret to 50% Tax-Free Income
Freelancer Guide
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Section 44ADA: The Freelancer's Secret to 50% Tax-Free Income
Complete guide to presumptive taxation allowing Indian freelancers to declare only 50% income as taxable profit
16 min read
Double Taxation Survival Guide for Indian Freelancers with US/UK/EU Clients
Freelancer Guide
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Double Taxation Survival Guide for Indian Freelancers with US/UK/EU Clients
How to handle foreign withholding tax, claim DTAA relief, obtain Tax Residency Certificate, and use Form W-8BEN
11 min read
GST 2.0 Reforms 2025: Rate Rationalization Impact on Your Business
GST
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GST 2.0 Reforms 2025: Rate Rationalization Impact on Your Business
Complete guide to new GST rate structure, product reclassifications, and how the 5%-18%-40% slab affects your pricing
14 min read
E-Invoicing Mandatory for ₹1 Crore Turnover from April 2025
GST
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E-Invoicing Mandatory for ₹1 Crore Turnover from April 2025
30-day implementation checklist, IRP registration, software selection, and common errors to avoid
12 min read
Cryptocurrency Tax Masterclass 2025: VDA Taxation, TDS, and Schedule VDA Filing
Tax Planning
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Cryptocurrency Tax Masterclass 2025: VDA Taxation, TDS, and Schedule VDA Filing
Complete guide to Section 115BBH (30% tax), Section 194S (1% TDS), loss offset prohibition, and compliance
15 min read
Income Tax Bill 2025: 10 Fundamental Changes Replacing 1961 Act
Tax Planning
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Income Tax Bill 2025: 10 Fundamental Changes Replacing 1961 Act
Complete breakdown of new structure, language simplification, taxpayer charter, and April 2026 implementation
13 min read
Freelancer Tax Guide 2024: GST, LUT, and Section 44ADA Explained
Freelancer Guide
Freelancer Tax Guide 2024: GST, LUT, and Section 44ADA Explained
Master freelancer taxation with this comprehensive guide to save lakhs
10 min read
GST for Export of Services: How to File LUT and Claim Zero-Rated GST
GST
GST for Export of Services: How to File LUT and Claim Zero-Rated GST
Step-by-step process to file LUT and enjoy zero GST on export services
8 min read
Property Sale Tax: Long-term vs Short-term Capital Gains Explained
Tax Planning
Property Sale Tax: Long-term vs Short-term Capital Gains Explained
Minimize your tax liability on property sale with proper planning
11 min read
Mutual Fund Taxation: LTCG, STCG, and Tax Saving Strategies
Investment Tips
Mutual Fund Taxation: LTCG, STCG, and Tax Saving Strategies
Complete guide to mutual fund taxation with examples and tips
9 min read
TDS Explained: Complete Guide to Tax Deducted at Source
Tax Planning
TDS Explained: Complete Guide to Tax Deducted at Source
Everything about TDS - rates, sections, refund process, and compliance
12 min read
ITR Filing Deadline 2025: Complete Guide to Avoid Penalties
Compliance
ITR Filing Deadline 2025: Complete Guide to Avoid Penalties
Important dates, forms, and penalty structure for Income Tax Return filing
8 min read
Section 80C Deductions: Complete List to Save ₹1.5 Lakh Tax
Tax Planning
Section 80C Deductions: Complete List to Save ₹1.5 Lakh Tax
Comprehensive guide to all Section 80C investments and deductions
10 min read
HRA Exemption Calculator & Guide: Save Maximum Tax
Tax Planning
HRA Exemption Calculator & Guide: Save Maximum Tax
Complete guide to House Rent Allowance exemption calculation with examples
9 min read
PPF vs ELSS: Which is Better for Tax Saving in 2025?
Investment Tips
PPF vs ELSS: Which is Better for Tax Saving in 2025?
Complete comparison of Public Provident Fund and Equity Linked Savings Scheme
11 min read
Home Loan Tax Benefits 2025: Save Up to ₹3.5 Lakh in Taxes
Tax Planning
Home Loan Tax Benefits 2025: Save Up to ₹3.5 Lakh in Taxes
Complete guide to tax deductions on home loan principal and interest
10 min read
Form 16 Explained: Complete Guide to TDS Certificate
Compliance
Form 16 Explained: Complete Guide to TDS Certificate
Everything about Form 16, how to read it, and use it for ITR filing
9 min read
GST Composition Scheme: Complete Guide for Small Businesses
GST
GST Composition Scheme: Complete Guide for Small Businesses
Everything about composition scheme eligibility, tax rates, and compliance
10 min read
Best Investment Options for NRIs in India 2025
NRI Services
Best Investment Options for NRIs in India 2025
Complete guide to NRI investment opportunities, returns, and taxation
12 min read
Gratuity Calculation Guide 2025: Formula, Eligibility & Tax
Compliance
Gratuity Calculation Guide 2025: Formula, Eligibility & Tax
Complete guide to gratuity calculation, eligibility criteria, and taxation rules
9 min read
Business Registration in India 2025: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Business
Business Registration in India 2025: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Everything about company registration, sole proprietorship, partnership, and LLP
11 min read
Professional Tax Guide: State-wise Rates and Rules 2025
Tax Planning
Professional Tax Guide: State-wise Rates and Rules 2025
Complete guide to professional tax, slab rates, and compliance by state
8 min read
Form 15CA/15CB 2025: When NRIs Need It for Property Sale Proceeds
NRI Services
Form 15CA/15CB 2025: When NRIs Need It for Property Sale Proceeds
Complete guide to repatriation limits, CA certification, exemptions, and filing process
14 min read
Two Self-Occupied Properties Tax-Free: Budget 2025 Gift for NRIs
NRI Services
Two Self-Occupied Properties Tax-Free: Budget 2025 Gift for NRIs
How the removal of deemed let out provisions allows NRIs to keep two properties tax-free
12 min read
Lower TDS Certificate for NRIs: Reduce 12.5% Property Sale TDS
NRI Services
Lower TDS Certificate for NRIs: Reduce 12.5% Property Sale TDS
Complete guide on applying for Section 197 certificate to reduce TDS to actual tax liability
15 min read
NRE vs NRO vs FCNR: The Ultimate Account Guide for Tax-Smart Money Management
NRI Services
NRE vs NRO vs FCNR: The Ultimate Account Guide for Tax-Smart Money Management
Comprehensive comparison of interest taxation, repatriation limits, and optimal fund transfer strategies
17 min read
Budget 2025 Impact on NRIs: 8 Tax Changes You Can't Afford to Miss
NRI Services
Budget 2025 Impact on NRIs: 8 Tax Changes You Can't Afford to Miss
Analysis of revised tax slabs, TCS threshold, capital gains changes, and how they affect NRIs
16 min read
NRI Rental Income Tax Planning: From 30% TDS to Actual 10% Tax
NRI Services
NRI Rental Income Tax Planning: From 30% TDS to Actual 10% Tax
How to structure rental income to minimize tax through proper deductions and strategic planning
18 min read
The Complete NRI Residential Status Calculator: 10 Scenarios
NRI Services
The Complete NRI Residential Status Calculator: 10 Scenarios
Interactive scenarios covering frequent fliers, work-from-India, and how each impacts tax residency
16 min read
GST Registration for Freelancers: The Foreign Client Rule Nobody Tells You About
Freelancer Guide
GST Registration for Freelancers: The Foreign Client Rule Nobody Tells You About
Why GST registration is mandatory for ANY freelancer providing services to foreign clients, regardless of threshold
10 min read
Freelancer's Foreign Payment Playbook: PayPal vs Wise vs Bank Transfer
Freelancer Guide
Freelancer's Foreign Payment Playbook: PayPal vs Wise vs Bank Transfer
Comprehensive comparison including fees, conversion rates, speed, GST implications, and tax treatment for 2025
12 min read
20 Tax-Deductible Business Expenses Every Freelancer Should Claim
Freelancer Guide
20 Tax-Deductible Business Expenses Every Freelancer Should Claim
Complete checklist with documentation requirements to save ₹87,000+ annually on legitimate business deductions
10 min read
Advance Tax Calculator for Freelancers: Quarterly Payment Schedule 2025-26
Freelancer Guide
Advance Tax Calculator for Freelancers: Quarterly Payment Schedule 2025-26
Complete guide to calculating and paying advance tax in quarterly installments with special rules for Section 44ADA
9 min read
Form 15CA/15CB for Freelancers: Do You Really Need It?
Freelancer Guide
Form 15CA/15CB for Freelancers: Do You Really Need It?
Clearing the confusion: when freelancers receiving payments FROM foreign clients need these forms (spoiler: almost never)
8 min read
ITR-3 vs ITR-4: Which Tax Return Form Should Freelancers File?
Freelancer Guide
ITR-3 vs ITR-4: Which Tax Return Form Should Freelancers File?
Complete decision tree to choose between ITR-3 (regular accounting) and ITR-4 (presumptive taxation under 44ADA)
9 min read
Invoice Essentials for International Clients: GST, LUT, and Export Documentation
Freelancer Guide
Invoice Essentials for International Clients: GST, LUT, and Export Documentation
Complete guide to creating compliant export invoices for foreign clients with GST format and LUT requirements
10 min read
Digital Nomad Tax Guide: Indian Freelancers Working from Bali, Dubai, Portugal, or Thailand
Freelancer Guide
Digital Nomad Tax Guide: Indian Freelancers Working from Bali, Dubai, Portugal, or Thailand
How to handle tax residency, avoid double taxation, and stay compliant when working remotely from different countries
11 min read
Mandatory MFA on GST Portal: Setup Guide Before April 2025 Deadline
GST
Mandatory MFA on GST Portal: Setup Guide Before April 2025 Deadline
Step-by-step Multi-Factor Authentication setup using authenticator apps, backup codes, and troubleshooting
10 min read
Capital Gains Tax 2025: LTCG 12.5%, STCG 20%, Indexation Removal Impact
Tax Planning
Capital Gains Tax 2025: LTCG 12.5%, STCG 20%, Indexation Removal Impact
Complete analysis of July 2024 changes, real estate impact, grandfathering rules, and calculation examples
14 min read
Form 26AS is Dead: How AIS and TIS Track Your Every Financial Move
Compliance
Form 26AS is Dead: How AIS and TIS Track Your Every Financial Move
Complete guide to Annual Information Statement, 50+ data sources, verification process, and corrections
11 min read
MSME 45-Day Payment Rule: Section 43B(h) Compliance to Avoid Expense Disallowance
Compliance
MSME 45-Day Payment Rule: Section 43B(h) Compliance to Avoid Expense Disallowance
Complete guide to payment tracking, Udyam verification, and how delayed MSME payments become non-deductible
10 min read
Startup Tax Holiday Extended to 2030: Section 80-IAC Guide
Business
Startup Tax Holiday Extended to 2030: Section 80-IAC Guide
Complete guide to 3-year tax exemption, DPIIT recognition, angel tax abolition, and eligibility criteria
11 min read
GST Invoice Management System (IMS): 180-Day Rule and E-Way Bill Matching
GST
GST Invoice Management System (IMS): 180-Day Rule and E-Way Bill Matching
Complete guide to new IMS launched October 2024, invoice age restrictions, and real-time compliance
9 min read
Transfer Pricing for Small Businesses: ₹20 Crore Threshold and Form 3CEB
Tax Planning
Transfer Pricing for Small Businesses: ₹20 Crore Threshold and Form 3CEB
Complete guide to domestic and international transfer pricing compliance, safe harbor rules, and APA
12 min read
Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme 2024: Should You Settle Your Tax Dispute Before June 2025?
Tax Planning
Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme 2024: Should You Settle Your Tax Dispute Before June 2025?
Comprehensive analysis of dispute resolution scheme, waiver of interest and penalties, eligible disputes, calculation, and when it makes sense
11 min read
ESG Reporting for Indian Companies: Sustainability Accounting Framework and CA's New Role
Business
ESG Reporting for Indian Companies: Sustainability Accounting Framework and CA's New Role
Introduction to ESG reporting requirements, BRSR for top 1000 companies, carbon accounting, assurance services, and CA opportunities
10 min read
TDS Rate Chart FY 2025-26: Complete Guide with Threshold Limits and Exemptions
Tax Planning
TDS Rate Chart FY 2025-26: Complete Guide with Threshold Limits and Exemptions
Comprehensive reference covering all TDS sections (192 to 194S), applicable rates, threshold limits, and common errors to avoid
13 min read
Company Incorporation in 2025: Private Limited vs LLP vs OPC – Tax and Compliance Comparison
Business
Company Incorporation in 2025: Private Limited vs LLP vs OPC – Tax and Compliance Comparison
When to choose which structure, tax implications, compliance burden, conversion options, funding considerations, and exit strategies
12 min read
GST Amnesty Scheme 2024: Last Chance to Clear FY 2017-20 Dues with Zero Penalty
GST
GST Amnesty Scheme 2024: Last Chance to Clear FY 2017-20 Dues with Zero Penalty
Details of relief scheme for old tax periods, full waiver of interest and penalties, Form SPL-01/02 filing process, and March 31, 2025 deadline
9 min read
Faceless Assessment Guide 2025: How NFAC Works and How to Respond to Notices
Tax Planning
Faceless Assessment Guide 2025: How NFAC Works and How to Respond to Notices
Complete guide to National Faceless Assessment Centre, case selection criteria, notice response process, document submission, and appeal procedures
11 min read
Foreign Remittance Compliance 2025: Form 15CA/15CB Updates and LRS Rules
Compliance
Foreign Remittance Compliance 2025: Form 15CA/15CB Updates and LRS Rules
Complete guide to foreign payment compliance, Form 15CA/15CB filing, 33 new exemptions, LRS limits, and CA certification requirements
12 min read
Business Restructuring Tax Strategies: Merger, Demerger, Slump Sale – Capital Gains Exemptions
Tax Planning
Business Restructuring Tax Strategies: Merger, Demerger, Slump Sale – Capital Gains Exemptions
Complete guide to tax-neutral business reorganization under Income Tax Act, Section 47/2(19AA), conditions for exemption, stamp duty implications, and valuation requirements
13 min read

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