Income Tax

If you run a business or profession in India, there may come a point where your accounts need to be audited for tax purposes. This is where Section 63 of the Income Tax Act, 2025, Rule 47 and Form No. 26 become important. In simple terms, Rule 47 tells you how your audit report should be prepared and submitted under Section 63 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. Form No. 26 is … [Read more...] about Income Tax Audit Report: Rule 47 and Form No. 26 Explained for Beginners

If you are a salaried employee or a pensioner, you must have heard about TDS certificates. Earlier, this was known as Form 16. Under the new Income-tax framework, it has been replaced by Form No. 130. This TDS certificate is very important because it shows your salary, tax deducted, and tax deposited with the government. In simple words, it is your official proof that tax … [Read more...] about Form 16 is Now Form 130: Know All About the New Salary TDS Certificate

Sometimes, you may spend money, but you are not able to clearly explain where that money came from. Under the Income Tax law, this situation is taken seriously. Section 105 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 deals with such cases and calls them unexplained expenditure. In simple terms, if you spend money and cannot justify its source, the government may treat that spending as your … [Read more...] about Unexplained Expenditure Under Income Tax (Section 105) – Simple Explanation for Beginners

If you delay filing your TDS or TCS return, the Income Tax Act charges a late fee. This is covered under Section 427 of the Income Tax Act, 2025. Many people confuse this with penalty or interest, but this is actually a fixed daily fee for delay. Understanding this clearly helps you avoid unnecessary costs and stay compliant. Let’s break it down in a very simple way so you … [Read more...] about Late Fee for Not Filing TDS/TCS Statement in India (₹200 Per Day Rule Explained)

Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) on time is one of the most basic responsibilities in personal finance. Many people delay it thinking they can do it later without much impact. But the law clearly charges a late fee if you miss the due date. Under Section 428 of the Income Tax Act, 2025, if you do not file your income tax return within the prescribed time, you have to pay … [Read more...] about Late Fee for Not Filing Income Tax Return in India (₹1,000 / ₹5,000 Rule Explained)

If you run a business or work as a professional, you may have heard about a tax audit. Many people think a tax audit applies to everyone, but that is not true. The Income Tax Act requires a tax audit only when certain conditions are met. Understanding these rules can help you stay compliant and avoid unnecessary confusion while filing your income tax return. What is a … [Read more...] about Who Needs a Tax Audit in India?-Section 63 of the New Income Tax Act, 2025