Income Tax
Income tax guides for individuals: tax regimes, ITR forms and due dates, capital gains, salary, advance tax, deductions and crypto.
New vs Old Tax Regime in FY 2026-27: Which One Saves You More?
Compare the new and old tax regimes for tax year 2026-27: slabs, the ₹12 lakh rebate, surviving deductions, switching rules and worked salary examples.
Which ITR Form Applies to You? Salary, Business, Capital Gains and NRI Cases
Choosing the right income tax return form: who can file ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3 and ITR-4, with cases for salary, capital gains, F&O and NRIs.
ITR Due Dates and the Compliance Calendar for 2026-27
File a belated return by 31 December 2026 or revise by 31 March 2027. Late fees, interest, advance tax dates and key income tax due dates.
Capital Gains on Shares, Mutual Funds and Property: Rates and Holding Periods
Capital gains tax rates in India: 20% STCG and 12.5% LTCG on shares, property without indexation, debt funds, buyback rules, set-off and exemptions.
Revised and Updated Returns: How to Correct a Filed ITR
Made a mistake in your ITR? Revise by 31 March 2027 for AY 2026-27, or file ITR-U with 25% to 70% additional tax.
Tax on Salary: HRA, Standard Deduction, Perquisites and Form 16
How salary is taxed in tax year 2026-27: ₹75,000 standard deduction, HRA for 8 cities, LTA, perquisites, gratuity and Form 16 (now Form 130).
Advance Tax: Who Must Pay, Due Dates and Interest
Advance tax under the Income-tax Act, 2025: who must pay, the 15%/45%/75%/100% instalments, exemptions and interest at 1% a month.
Tax-Saving Checklist: Deductions Still Available Under the Old Regime
Deductions for FY 2026-27: 80C (now section 123) up to ₹1.5 lakh, 80D, NPS ₹50,000, home loan interest, donations, and new regime options.
Taxation of Freelancers and Professionals: Presumptive Scheme and More
How freelancers and professionals are taxed: the 50% presumptive scheme (now section 58) up to ₹75 lakh, expenses, GST, TDS and advance tax.
Crypto and VDA Taxation in India
How crypto and NFTs are taxed in India: flat 30% on gains, 1% TDS on transfers, no loss set-off, gifts, staking, mining and Schedule VDA.