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Receiving a notice for wrong reporting by your employer usually means the Income Tax Department has detected a mismatch between the details reported by your employer and the information reflected in your Form 26AS , Form 16, or filed ITR. These discrepancies commonly arise from incorrect PAN reporting, TDS not deposited on time, salary details not matching payroll records, or errors in the employer’s TDS return. Such mismatches can trigger automated notices seeking clarificat

Freelancers and consultants in India face unique tax challenges — from managing advance tax payments and GST compliance to selecting the right tax regime. Effective tax planning helps minimize liability and ensures compliance with changing laws. With updates from Budget 2025, freelancers now have clearer options for deductions, presumptive taxation, and reporting income through ITR-3 or ITR-4 forms. Platforms like TaxBuddy simplify these processes using AI-driven tools and e

Capital gains tax in India is imposed on profits earned from selling capital assets such as property, stocks, or mutual funds. The taxation depends on how long the asset was held before it was sold. Assets sold within a short duration attract short-term capital gains tax, while those held longer fall under long-term capital gains tax. Understanding these two categories helps taxpayers plan better, minimize liabilities, and comply with the Income Tax Act, 1961. Short-term and

A domicile certificate is a crucial document that certifies a state's citizens' place of abode. For this reason, getting a copy of this document is crucial since it's required when using a number of government services. Applying for government jobs, state quota admissions, scholarships, and welfare programs all require it. Maharashtra residents can apply for a domicile certificate online using the Aaple Sarkar portal or in person at the offices of the Tehsildar, Sub-Divisiona

The Rent Control Act in India outlines the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords. It regulates rent prices, prevents unfair evictions, and ensures fairness in rental agreements. While the federal law has been around since 1948, each state has crafted its own version, adding rules that reflect the specific needs of its communities. It is important to be aware of tenant protections and landlord rights in the legal structure of rental agreements and the appli

Managing finances, increasing income, and meeting the never-ending compliance standards are just a few of the difficulties that come with operating a business in India. Form DPT-3 is one such important yet frequently disregarded file. All Indian businesses, with the exception of government agencies, are required to submit this annual report detailing their deposits, loans, and non-deposit revenues. Every year on June 30th, firms must submit Form DPT-3 in order to avoid fines

The CGST Act's Section 38 deals with providing information on inward supplies, allowing the recipient to add, remove, or alter invoices that the provider provided in his outward supply report (i.e., GSTR-1). However, since this GST model was never put into practice, Section 38 has been modified under Section 104 of the Finance Act, 2022, to offer eligible and ineligible ITC in accordance with the current GST model. Because of the prevalence of input tax credit (ITC) fraud t

Medical expenses for aging parents often form a major part of household spending. Under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, taxpayers can claim deductions for medical insurance premiums and certain medical expenses incurred for their parents. This benefit is particularly valuable when parents are senior citizens without health insurance. By claiming this deduction correctly, taxpayers can reduce their taxable income and manage healthcare costs more efficiently. Table of Conte

Income overlooked during assessments gets addressed in Sections 147 to 151 of the Income Tax Act. The assessing officer may still assess if they believe that some revenue was disregarded in the Income Tax Return (ITR) , regardless of whether the returns were filed or the evaluation finalized for the same return. This situation is known as income escaping assessment. Section 148A allows taxpayers to present their case on whether an income escaping assessment is necessary. The

For each EPF account holder, nomination is an extremely important step. In the event of the account holder's untimely death, the benefits of their PF contribution , interest, EDLI, and pension will be transferred to the nominee. Members of the EPF can amend or modify the nomination online after it is completed. Form 2, which the employer would submit to the EPFO, was initially used to change a nomination. The procedure has now been streamlined by the EPFO, and members can use