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Plain-language insights on income tax, GST, company law and personal finance — written by CA Aman Singhal and verified against current Indian regulations.
Compliance Due Dates Calendar
Income Tax, GST & MCA deadlines for FY 2025-26 — at a glance and month by month.
New Tax Regime vs Old Regime: Which Is Better in FY 2025-26?
A clear comparison of the new and old income tax regimes for FY 2025-26 — slab rates, the ₹12 lakh rebate, deductions, break-even point and how to choose.
12 June 2026
Read guide80C, 80D & NPS: How to Maximise Your Tax Deductions (FY 2025-26)
Section 80C (₹1.5L), 80D health insurance, the extra ₹50,000 NPS deduction under 80CCD(1B) and more — what qualifies, the exact limits, and how to legally cut your tax.
5 June 2026
Read guideCapital Gains Tax in India After July 2024: The New Rules Explained
The Finance Act 2024 changed capital gains tax from 23 July 2024 — equity LTCG at 12.5%, STCG at 20%, indexation removed on property, with a grandfathering option. Explained simply.
28 May 2026
Read guideAdvance Tax in India: Who Must Pay, Due Dates & 234B/234C Interest
Who must pay advance tax, the four instalment due dates, and how interest under sections 234B and 234C is charged on a shortfall — explained for FY 2025-26.
19 June 2026
Read guideHow to Structure Your CTC for Maximum In-Hand Salary (FY 2025-26)
Basic, HRA, employer NPS under 80CCD(2), LTA and flexi benefits all affect your take-home. How to structure your CTC to legally maximise in-hand salary.
16 June 2026
Read guideGST Registration in India: Who Needs It, Documents & Process
GST registration thresholds (₹40L goods / ₹20L services), who must register regardless of turnover, the documents required and the step-by-step process.
10 June 2026
Read guideHRA Exemption: How It’s Calculated and How to Claim It
How House Rent Allowance exemption is calculated (the three-part rule), the proof you need, and why it only applies under the old tax regime.
20 June 2026
Read guideHome Loan Tax Benefits: Sections 24, 80C and 80EEA Explained
Claim up to ₹2 lakh of home-loan interest under Section 24(b) and ₹1.5 lakh of principal under 80C — plus how the new regime changes this. Explained simply.
18 June 2026
Read guideHow to File Your Income Tax Return: Forms, Documents & Deadline
Which ITR form to use, the documents you need, the filing deadline, and how to e-verify — a plain-English guide to filing your income tax return for FY 2025-26.
20 June 2026
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