Insights
Tax, GST and compliance, explained simply.
Practical notes written for business owners and professionals — not for tax specialists.
Income Tax
ITR filing for AY 2026-27: a document checklist that prevents notices
Most filing errors are documentation errors. Collect these before you start, and the return usually reconciles first time.
2 September 2026 · 6 min read
Income Tax
Advance tax: why interest under 234B and 234C surprises people
Advance tax is payable in instalments through the year. Paying the right total in March does not avoid interest.
25 August 2026 · 4 min read
GST
When does your business actually need GST registration?
Turnover thresholds are only one trigger. Several situations require registration from the first rupee.
8 August 2026 · 5 min read
Compliance
Form 26AS, AIS and TIS: what to do when they disagree with your books
A mismatch is not automatically an error in your return — but it always needs an explanation on file.
18 July 2026 · 5 min read
Income Tax
Old vs new tax regime: how to actually decide
The right regime is not a rule of thumb — it depends on your deductions, your salary structure and the year ahead.
18 August 2026 · 5 min read
GST
Input tax credit: five mistakes that cost businesses money
Most ITC losses are avoidable. They come from reconciliation gaps, not from complex law.
29 July 2026 · 4 min read
TDS
TDS: deadlines, defaults and how interest builds up
Late deduction, late payment and late filing are three different defaults with three different costs.
5 July 2026 · 4 min read
Compliance
You have received an income tax notice. What now?
A notice is a request for information with a deadline. Read the section, note the date, and reply with documents.
14 June 2026 · 5 min read
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