Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is the most commonly used tax-saving section by individual taxpayers in India. It allows deductions up to ₹1.5..
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Who is Liable to Pay GST in India?
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India is a destination-based indirect tax applicable on the supply of goods and services. But who exactly is responsible..
Who Needs to Comply With Transfer Pricing Rules in India?
If your business engages in transactions with foreign affiliates or related domestic entities, Transfer Pricing (TP) compliance is a legal necessity. India’s TP regulations aim to ensure..
Angel Tax Section 56(2)(viib): New CBDT Valuation Safe-Harbour
Start-ups raising funding in India have long worried about angel tax—the tax under Section 56(2)(viib) when share issue prices exceed fair market value (FMV). Recognizing the..
Section 194-O TDS on Marketplaces: Updated Rate Chart FY 2025–26
If you are selling products or services through e-commerce marketplaces like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, UrbanClap, or Zomato, you are subject to TDS under Section 194-O of..
Presumptive Tax 44AD vs 44ADA: Turnover Limit ₹3 Cr Explained
For small businesses, freelancers, and professionals in India, the presumptive taxation schemes under Section 44AD and Section 44ADA provide a simple, low-compliance way to file taxes..
Equalisation Levy 2.0 on Digital Ads: Cost Planning for AI Firms
Equalisation Levy 2.0 on Digital Ads As Indian AI firms, SaaS companies, and e-commerce players increasingly depend on global digital platforms for advertising and marketing, Equalisation Levy..
GSTR-3B vs. GSTR-1 Mismatch Notices: 2025 SOP & Penalty Grid
As we enter FY 2025–26, one of the most common triggers for GST notices is the mismatch between GSTR-3B (summary return) and GSTR-1 (outward supply return)…
“No GST Invoice, No Funding” — Due-Diligence Red Flags for SaaS Start-ups
In today’s fast-moving SaaS ecosystem, founders often focus on scaling users and ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue), but investors now look just as hard at tax and compliance..
Corporate Tax Rates FY 2025–26: Is Section 115BAA Still the Best Bet?
India’s corporate tax regime has undergone major reforms in the past few years. Among them, Section 115BAA offered domestic companies a lower tax rate with no exemptions—a..