Advance Tax 2026-27: Due Dates, Who Pays and Interest
Advance tax for tax year 2026-27: who must pay, the 15 June to 15 March due dates, how interest under new Sections 424 and 425 (old 234B, 234C) is calculated.
· 6 min read
Income Tax Guides
Tax slabs, new vs old regime, deductions and capital gains for FY 2026-27, explained with worked examples.
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Capital Gains Tax on Mutual Funds: Equity vs Debt 2026-27
Capital gains tax on mutual funds for FY 2026-27: equity LTCG at 12.5% above ₹1.25 lakh, STCG at 20%, and slab-rate tax on debt funds bought after April 2023.
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CTC vs Gross vs Take-Home Salary: What You Actually Get
CTC vs gross vs take-home salary explained with a full ₹12 lakh and ₹20 lakh breakdown: PF, gratuity, professional tax and TDS under the new regime, 2026-27.
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ESOP Taxation in India: Tax at Exercise and at Sale
How ESOPs are taxed in India in 2026-27: perquisite tax at exercise, capital gains at sale, startup tax deferral, foreign RSUs and a fully worked example.
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Form 16 vs AIS vs 26AS: What Each Shows and How to Match
Form 16 (now Form 130), AIS and Form 26AS (now Form 168) explained: what each document shows, why figures differ, and how to fix mismatches before filing.
· 7 min read
Freelancer Tax Guide India 2026-27: 44ADA, GST, TDS
How freelancers in India pay tax in 2026-27: presumptive tax under Section 58 (old 44ADA), advance tax, TDS, GST registration, ITR forms and a worked example.
· 5 min read
Gratuity Calculation 2026: Formula, Eligibility and Tax
How gratuity is calculated in 2026: the 15/26 formula, 5-year and new 1-year fixed-term eligibility under labour codes, the ₹20 lakh tax-free cap and examples.
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HRA Exemption Rules 2026-27: Formula, 8 Metros and Proofs
HRA exemption for 2026-27: the three-way formula, the new 50% list of 8 metro cities, landlord PAN and Form 124 rules, rent to parents, and worked examples.
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Income Tax Refund Delayed? Reasons, Status and Fixes
Income tax refund not received for AY 2026-27? Check its status, fix common causes like bank validation and PAN-Aadhaar, and claim 0.5% monthly interest.
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Income Tax Slabs FY 2026-27: New and Old Regime Rates
Income tax slabs for FY 2026-27 (tax year 2026-27) under the new and old regime, with rebate, marginal relief, surcharge, cess and worked tax examples.
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ITR Filing Checklist 2026: Documents, Forms and Due Dates
ITR filing checklist for 2026-27: documents to collect, which ITR form to use, due dates under the Income-tax Act, 2025, late fees and common mistakes.
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Joining Bonus vs Higher Salary: Which Is Better After Tax?
Joining bonus or higher fixed salary? How each is taxed in 2026-27, the clawback risk, the effect on PF and raises, and a 3-year comparison with real numbers.
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New vs Old Tax Regime FY 2026-27: Which Saves More?
New vs old tax regime for FY 2026-27: breakeven deductions at ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh salary, worked examples with 4% cess, and a quick way to decide.
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Revised Return: How to Correct a Mistake in Your ITR
Made a mistake in your ITR? How to file a revised return, the new 31 March deadline and fee, and when to use ITR-U, rectification or a defective-return reply.
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Tax on FD, Mutual Funds and Stocks in India (2026-27)
How FD interest, debt and equity mutual funds, shares, dividends and gold are taxed in 2026-27, with TDS limits, new section numbers and a worked comparison.
· 5 min read
Tax on Gifts in India: ₹50,000 Rule and Relatives List
Are gifts taxable in India? The ₹50,000 rule, who counts as a relative, exempt occasions like marriage, gifts of property and shares, and clubbing of income.
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Tax Residency in India: NRI, RNOR or Resident? (2026-27)
Are you an NRI, RNOR or resident for tax year 2026-27? The 182-day, 60-day and 120-day tests under Section 6 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, with worked examples.
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Tax Saving Options Under 80C (Now Section 123) for 2026-27
Best tax saving options under 80C, now Section 123 of the Income-tax Act, 2025: PPF, ELSS, NSC, SSY, EPF and more compared on returns, lock-in and tax.
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