If you’re a freelancer or a professional like a doctor, lawyer, architect or a CA and your annual income exceeds Rs 50 lakh, you need a tax audit
Indexation is now available only for a limited purpose. It is available on computing tax liability on the sale of land and buildings purchased before July 23, 2024 and sold on or after that date
If the income tax officer finds a defect in your ITR, they will issue a notice under Section 139(9), asking you to correct the issue within 15 days.
Early tax filing has several advantages, as it allows the taxpayer to carry forward losses, avoid late fees and ensures that refunds, if any, are processed faster.
Since existing stock is already in the distribution pipeline, it may take two–three months for the transition to be fully reflected in the market. Customer, however, should ask for lower prices if GST benefits are not being passed on
GST 2.0 introduces a simplified tax structure, reduces rates on essentials, and supports MSMEs, boosting economic growth while improving affordability for consumers and businesses alike
For all buybacks conducted after October 1, 2024, companies do not pay any tax. Instead, shareholders pay tax on the entire amount received from the buyback
To opt for the old regime, you must exercise this choice while filing your ITR within the due date.
However, the e-filing portal will be in maintenance mode until 2:30 am to enable change in utilities
So far, 6.29 crore returns have been filed for AY 2025–26 (till September 13, 2025), against 7.28 crore returns filed in total for AY 2024–25. With ITR filings registering a steady growth the number could cross 7.8 crore this year
If you fall short of the required 45% advance tax by September 15, interest under Section 234C kicks in. You will be charged 1 percent a month on the shortfall for three months (till December)
While you can file belated returns by December 31, 2025, not adhering to the September 15 deadline will attract late-filing fees of Rs 1,000–Rs 5,000, besides other restrictions
The focus has been on GST slab rate rejig. Unnoticed is the forthcoming shift to AI-assisted, risk-based refund processing system which cuts down human intervention and prioritises trust. The outcome will be a big boost in Indian industry’s competitiveness
So far, 6.29 crore returns have already been filed for AY 2025–26 (till September 13, 2025) compared to 7.28 crore returns filed in total for AY 2024–25.
The profits from the sale of rural agricultural land are not regarded as income by law, you are not required to disclose them in your income tax returns
Difficulty in accessing AIS has been the chief complaint of many tax professionals ahead of the September 15 ITR filing due date. It is important to review AIS to avoid missing out on disclosures, which can then trigger scrutiny and notices from the tax department.
Completing the ITR filing process after September 15 will mean coughing up penalties of Rs 1,000-5,000.
File ITR by September 15, 2025; understand TDS on fixed deposits, threshold limits, rates and refund process.
However, income tax officials have refuted claims of technical snags on the official e-filing portal.
A person who opts for Section 44AD must continue with the scheme for the next five years. If they opt out before completion of five years, they cannot opt for it again for the next five years.
The fastest increase in ITR-2 and ITR-3 filers, the categories linked to capital gains and market activity, is coming from Indians under the age of 25. While this highlights extraordinary enthusiasm, it also signals risk.
As of now, only 5.47 crore returns have been filed, leaving almost two crore still pending. With three days to go, the pressure is mounting on both taxpayers and professionals
Your tax liability arises as soon as the salary becomes due, regardless of whether you receive it in the future.
If you haven’t paid advance tax for FY25 yet, you can pay it at the time of filing your ITR. But for the next year, plan better by paying the due advance tax for FY26 by September 15 2025.
Filing income tax returns in a hurry can increase the risk of errors, defective returns and, thus, I-T notices. Here’s a last-minute guide to avoiding costly mistakes.