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NRE & NRO Accounts: A Comprehensive Guide for Taxpayers
An NRI (Non-Resident Indian) who earns money both domestically and overseas frequently struggles with money management. In addition, they encounter difficulties monitoring bank accounts located abroad and even while attempting to transfer funds to their personal account. The solutions to these issues lie in NRE and NRO accounts. This comprehensive guide offers detailed insight into these accounts. Table of Contents: Different Types of NRI Accounts Why Consider NRE and NRO Acc

Pritish Sahoo
Aug 167 min read
ITR-3 or ITR-4 for Freelancers: Which Income Tax Return Should You File?
Freelancers have become an integral part of India's digital economy. Software developers, designers, writers, consultants, digital marketers, architects, trainers, influencers, and many other professionals earn income independently instead of through a regular employer. Unlike salaried employees, freelancers report their income under Profits and Gains from Business or Profession. As a result, one of the most common questions during tax filing is whether to file ITR-3 or ITR-4

CA Pratik Bharda
7 days ago12 min read


What is Deemed Let-out Property? Details of New Tax Rules
Owning multiple houses is a common financial milestone for many families in India. However, many property owners are unaware that a vacant house can still attract income tax, even if it has never been rented out and has not generated any actual income. If you own more than two residential properties, the Income Tax Department may treat the additional property as a deemed let-out property and calculate tax based on its expected rental value. As a result, you could face a tax l

CA Pratik Bharda
7 days ago9 min read


Section 80C Deduction Under the Income Tax Act: Eligibility, Investment Options, Limits, Tax Benefits & Claim Process
Paying taxes is a legal obligation, but the Income Tax Act also offers several provisions that help taxpayers reduce their tax liability through eligible investments and expenses. Among these, Section 80C remains one of the most widely used tax-saving provisions for individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs). Section 80C encourages taxpayers to invest in long-term savings instruments while providing tax benefits of up to ₹1.5 lakh in a financial year under the old tax re

Ankita Murkute
Jul 3014 min read


What is Income Tax? Meaning, Types and Everything You Need to Know
Understand what income tax is, how it is calculated, the different heads of income, applicable tax slabs, available tax regimes, filing requirements, and key compliance rules that every taxpayer should know. Every earning individual in the country contributes a portion of their earnings to the government to help fund public infrastructure, national security, and social welfare programmes. This direct contribution is what we call income tax, and it plays a vital role in nation

Pritish Sahoo
Jul 3012 min read
Income Tax Return Filing Guide: Step-by-Step Process to File ITR Online
Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is one of the most important financial responsibilities for every taxpayer. An ITR is a declaration of your income earned during a financial year, the taxes already paid, deductions claimed, and the balance tax payable or refund due. With the Income Tax Department's e-Filing portal, filing an ITR has become much simpler. Most taxpayers can complete the process online without visiting any tax office. However, selecting the correct ITR form, re

CA Pratik Bharda
Jul 3010 min read


How To Make Tax Payment On The Income Tax Portal
For most salaried taxpayers, income tax is deducted directly from their salary through Tax Deducted at Source (TDS). However, taxpayers who are self-employed or earn income from other sources, such as rent, investments, or freelance work, may need to pay additional tax if the TDS deducted is not enough. Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) helps taxpayers check whether they have any tax payment dues left to pay or are eligible for a refund. If there is tax payable, it can be pai

Ankita Murkute
Jul 2910 min read


How TaxBuddy Combines Tax Technology, Expert Support, and Co-Marketing to Drive Embedded ITR Filing Adoption
Embedded finance is expanding beyond payments, lending, and investments. Banks, fintechs, wealth platforms, and HRMS providers are increasingly adding services that help users manage more of their financial lives within one ecosystem. Embedded ITR filing is a natural extension of this shift. It allows users to move from financial data to tax compliance without leaving the platform they already trust. However, integration alone does not guarantee adoption. Users still need to

Ankita Murkute
Jul 2914 min read


Why Fintech Apps Should Embed Tax Infrastructure For Retention and Growth
In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, fintech apps are under increasing pressure to offer comprehensive, seamless services that combine convenience with regulatory compliance. There are over 14,500 fintechs in the country, making India among the top fintech ecosystems globally. Apart from digital lending and wealthtech, embedded finance and Regtech are the emerging high-growth segments within this domain, as per a report published by KPMG in India. The fintech mar

Ankita Murkute
Jul 297 min read


From API Integration to User Adoption: How TaxBuddy Supports the Complete Embedded Tax Partnership Journey
Embedding ITR filing and tax planning can help digital platforms improve user engagement, retention, and overall customer value. However, successful adoption requires more than just API integration. Users must be made aware of the service, guided through the filing journey, and supported even after submission. This is where TaxBuddy’s partnership model goes beyond technology. From secure white-label integration and automated tax workflows to co-branded marketing, user communi

Kanchan Bhatt
Jul 2917 min read
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