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Section 44BB of the Income Tax Act: An Overview
The Income Tax Act's Section 44BB outlines the tax regulations for non-residents who work in the business of extracting or producing mineral oils. With respect to this section, "mineral oil" refers to natural gas and petroleum, whereas "plant" refers to the ships, planes, cars, drilling units, scientific apparatus, and equipment used to further the specified commercial goals. Their income is calculated using a presumptive basis. In this guide, we will provide a comprehensive

Pritish Sahoo
a few seconds ago7 min read
Maximizing Tax Savings with Section 87A Rebate in Your ITR Filing
Section 87A of the Income Tax Act offers taxpayers a significant rebate, providing a reduction in the amount of tax payable. This rebate is particularly beneficial for individuals earning below a certain income threshold, making it an important provision for those looking to optimize their tax liability. With the upcoming changes for FY 2025-26 (Assessment Year 2026-27), it is crucial to understand how the Section 87A rebate works, the updates for the new assessment year, and

Astha Bhatia
28 minutes ago9 min read


Can AI Make Mistakes While Filing Your ITR?
Can AI make mistakes while filing your ITR? Learn where generic AI tools can go wrong and how TaxBuddy AI combines intelligent automation with tax expertise for accurate filing. Artificial Intelligence has quickly become a part of everyday financial decision-making. People now use AI to understand investments, calculate taxes, compare financial products, and even prepare their income tax returns. During every tax season, thousands of taxpayers turn to AI chatbots with questio

CA Pratik Bharda
6 days ago7 min read


Why Spend Six Hours Filing Your ITR with Claude When TaxBuddy AI Can Do It in Minutes?
Artificial Intelligence has changed how people search for information. Instead of browsing multiple websites or watching lengthy videos, taxpayers now simply ask an AI assistant questions like "Which ITR form should I file?" "Can I claim this deduction?", or "Why is my refund delayed?" Within seconds, AI generates detailed responses that would otherwise take considerable time to research. This convenience has naturally encouraged many taxpayers to go one step further. Instead

CA Pratik Bharda
6 days ago7 min read


Capital Gains APIs for Broker Platforms: Why Accurate Reporting is Important
Investors increasingly use multiple broker platforms for diversification, but this approach creates a hidden problem: fragmented capital gains data that makes accurate tax reporting a huge challenge. When it comes to filing Income Tax Returns (ITR), users need to compare and reconcile data across all these platforms. While every wealth app provides its own capital gains statement, reconciling them becomes an issue given that the Income Tax Department has mandated the use of

Ankita Murkute
Jul 29 min read


How SMB Lending Platforms can Accelerate Growth with Tax Filing Solutions
With the central government granting API access to tax portals, AI-focused automation tools have found their way into the financial ecosystem to simplify compliance and filing. In addition, data from the Press Bureau of India reveals that approximately 9.19 Crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) have been filed during FY 2024-25 demonstrating an increase in the number of taxpayers across the country. GST-registered taxpayers are a huge part of this pie, running small and medium bus

CA Pratik Bharda
Jul 28 min read


Form 16: What is Form 16 & How to Download from Traces?
Table of Contents What is Form 16? Form 16 updates for FY 2025-2026 Form 16 Format of FY 2025-2026 Who is responsible for issuing Form 16? When Will Form 16 Be Available For 2025-26? Key points regarding the eligibility criteria for Form 16 What is the purpose of Form 16 Form 16: How to Download from TRACES? Important Points to Note What can you do in the absence of Form 16? What are the Different Types of Form 16? Distinctions between Form 26AS and Form 16 How can discrepanc

Astha Bhatia
Jul 116 min read


Loan Against Agricultural Land: A Detailed Guide
In India, farmers and landowners trying to meet their financial needs may find that taking out a loan secured by their agricultural property is a useful financial tool. With this kind of agricultural loan, people can use their agricultural land for a variety of purposes and realize its full potential value. In this blog post, we will examine how to get a loan secured by agricultural land in India, including the necessary procedures and considerations. After reading this post,

Adv. Siddharth Sachan
Jun 258 min read


How to Transform HR Platform Capabilities for Employee Wellness with Tax Planners
On most employee wellness and HR platforms, one hidden productivity drain often goes unnoticed, and that is tax confusion. Employees are forced to spend hours comparing tax regimes, checking Form 26AS, and asking HR to explain changes in their take-home salary. This creates a hidden productivity cost affecting retention, engagement, and organisational performance. Loss of productivity is a critical challenge for HR teams. Minor tax clarifications can become a significant drai

Ankita Murkute
Jun 228 min read
What are the Documents Required for Opening a Bank Account in India?
Opening a bank account is an essential step in managing your finances. In India, it requires submitting specific documents to comply with...

Adv. Siddharth Sachan
Jun 2012 min read
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