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Tax Season Meets Ganeshotsav: 7 Deadlines and GST Traps Every Mandal, Donor and Sponsor Risks Overlooking
Businesses, Ganesh Mandals and donors face GST, RCM, 80G and audit traps this Ganesh Chaturthi. Here’s what must be sorted by 30th September to dodge penalties and missed tax benefits.
15 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Missed Your ITR Due Date for AY 2026-27? The Belated Return Window, Penalties and What You Still Stand to Lose
Missed the original ITR due date for AY 2026-27? You can still file a belated return—but key restrictions, penalties, and deadline traps apply. Here’s what changes for you if you miss that first cutoff.
14 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
MAT and AMT After the Income-tax Act 2025: What Changes for Companies, LLPs and Individuals?
The new Income-tax Act 2025 brings key changes: MAT/AMT rates, who is covered or exempted, and a halt to new MAT credit. Find out what continues, lapses, or gets carried forward on your 2025 tax returns.
14 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Bought Property Before 2009 but Registered Later? Why Section 56(2)(vii)(b) Shouldn't Tax Your Old Deal
If you booked a property before October 2009 but registered years later, you may avoid being taxed on undervaluation under section 56(2)(vii)(b). Here’s what the new ITAT Mumbai decision means for buyers and their advisers.
14 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Receiving Income in Your Child’s Name? The Clubbing Rule That Can Change Your Tax Bill
If your under-18 child receives income from investments or talents, will you be taxed for it, or will it be theirs? These clubbing rules determine who pays — and why parent mistakes are common.
13 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Year-End Expense Provisions: Why No TDS May Apply When Payee Details Are Missing
If you book provisional expenses without knowing the exact payee, do you still need to deduct TDS? ITAT Mumbai’s decision shows how Section 40(a)(ia) protects taxpayers from double jeopardy, but only in specific situations.
12 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Relocating to the UAE? Why Your Indian Tax Residency May Outlast Your Emirates ID
Moving to the UAE doesn’t automatically end your Indian tax residency. Understand annual day count tests, the ₹15 lakh rule, and why careful tracking matters for compliance.
12 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Securities and Mutual Fund Trades in Your Demat Account Will Now Be Reported Directly to the Tax Department — What Every Investor Should Expect From New SFT Rules
CBDT’s fresh rules for Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) make depositories report biannual details of every Demat trade — shaping pre-filled returns and capital gains. Here’s what this means for you.
12 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Tax Department Recovered More Than You Owed? Your Legal Rights to Refunds, Interest, and What Happens Next
If the Income-tax Department recovers more than your actual tax liability, you are legally entitled to a prompt refund—with interest. Here’s how refund, interest, adjustment, and withholding rules work, including when refunds can be held back, adjusted, or recovered again.
12 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
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