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How to Save Tax for Salary above 20 Lakhs
Is your salary income more than INR 20 lakhs? Do you feel the pinch of higher tax rates? With strategic planning and smart financial decisions, you can significantly reduce your tax liability and maximize the amount of your take-home salary. The complexity of Income Tax is known to all. However, with the right guidance, one can unlock substantial savings. In this article we will explore a variety of tax-saving strategies especially designed for high income groups. Table of Co

Kanchan Bhatt
a few seconds ago13 min read


Why Investment Platforms Are Adding Embedded Tax Filing APIs
The investing experience has become incredibly efficient over the last few years. Retail investors can now execute trades in seconds, access institutional-grade research from their phones, monitor portfolio performance in real time, compare asset classes instantly, and receive data-backed investment insights continuously. Modern investing platforms have successfully reduced friction across almost every stage of wealth creation. But one layer of the investor journey still rema

Astha Bhatia
2 days ago10 min read


Why Is ITR Filing No Longer a Separate Activity in Digital Financial Platforms?
For years, ITR filing existed outside the digital financial experience. People used one set of apps to manage money and another set of platforms to handle taxes. The two journeys rarely interacted with each other, even though they were deeply connected in reality. That model is starting to change. Today, users do not think about finances in isolated categories anymore. Investment decisions, loan planning, salary management, and tax outcomes are increasingly viewed as part of

Adv. Siddharth Sachan
4 days ago11 min read


Section 40A(3A) of the Income Tax Act: Implications of Cash Transactions in Business
Under Section 40A(3) of the Income Tax Act, expenses paid in cash over a specific limit are not deductible, which supports the promotion of digital transactions and helps curb tax evasion. But what if a business initially fails to comply with this rule? Here, Section 40A(3A) provides a crucial remedial avenue, allowing businesses to correct such oversights. This provision permits companies to reclaim their initially disallowed deductions by converting cash transactions into n

Astha Bhatia
May 87 min read


Section 17(1) of the Income Tax Act: A Detailed Guide on Salaries
A salary is a type of fixed remuneration that an employee receives for working for a certain amount of time. However, the term "salary" as used in income tax also refers to several additional payments made to employees by their employers. The Income Tax Act's Section 17 contains specifics about the advantages that employers offer to their staff. Salary is the primary income head that is taken into account when submitting an income tax return. The explanation of salary is cove

Adv. Siddharth Sachan
May 16 min read


How a Financial App Embedded Tax Planning and ITR Filing Into Its User Journey
Financial apps today are no longer built around a single use case. Over time, they have evolved into full ecosystems where users manage different aspects of their financial lives without leaving the platform. A modern financial app typically allows users to: handle daily transactions such as UPI payments, bill payments, and transfers access credit products like personal loans or short-term lending explore insurance offerings tailored to their needs invest in mutual funds, fix

Kanchan Bhatt
Apr 289 min read
How Small Businesses Use TaxBuddy for Accounting, GST, TDS, and Compliance
Small businesses in India need more than basic tax filing support. They must manage accounting, GST returns, TDS deductions, compliance deadlines, and business documentation while staying aligned with the Income Tax Act, 1961 and related laws. TaxBuddy helps simplify this by combining bookkeeping, GST workflows, TDS support, and compliance tracking into one platform. Instead of handling separate tasks across multiple systems, small businesses can manage day-to-day financial c

Tejaswi Bodke
Apr 208 min read
How Employers, Startups, and MSMEs Use TaxBuddy Differently
Tax compliance requirements vary significantly for employers, startups, and MSMEs, depending on their scale, structure, and regulatory obligations. Managing TDS, GST, payroll, and income tax filings requires different approaches for each category. TaxBuddy addresses these diverse needs by offering a flexible platform that adapts to each user segment. From payroll-based TDS management for employers to ITR filing and compliance tracking for startups and GST-focused workflows fo

Kanchan Bhatt
Apr 208 min read
How TaxBuddy Helps Ensure Smooth PF Withdrawal and Tax Compliance
PF withdrawal can become complicated due to strict EPFO rules, KYC mismatches, and evolving tax implications under the Income Tax Act 1961. Errors in bank details, incomplete documentation, or a lack of awareness about taxability can lead to delays, rejections, or unexpected TDS deductions. TaxBuddy simplifies this process by automating eligibility checks, validating bank information, and guiding users through compliant filing. It also ensures accurate reporting of PF withdra

Adv. Siddharth Sachan
Apr 209 min read
Why Freelancers and Professionals Need More Than DIY Tax Filing Tools
Freelancers and professionals often deal with complex tax situations involving multiple income sources, GST compliance, TDS deductions, and advance tax payments. Unlike salaried individuals, their tax obligations under the Income Tax Act, 1961, require detailed reporting, accurate classification, and continuous monitoring. DIY tax filing tools may work for simple returns, but often fail to handle these complexities effectively. TaxBuddy addresses this gap by offering structu

Pritish Sahoo
Apr 208 min read
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