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Form 16A is one of the most important TDS certificates for taxpayers earning income other than salary. Whether the income comes from fixed deposits, rent, professional fees, commission, or consultancy services, Form 16A confirms that tax has been deducted at source and deposited with the government. Many taxpayers only check Form 16A during ITR filing and later discover mismatches between AIS, Form 26AS, bank statements, and TDS certificates. Such mismatches can delay refunds

Missing the income tax return filing deadline does not mean taxpayers lose the opportunity to file their return completely. The Income Tax Act allows taxpayers to file a belated return under Section 139(4) even after the original due date has passed. For AY 2026-27, taxpayers who fail to file their return by 31 July 2026 can still submit it until 31 December 2026, subject to certain conditions and penalties. While the belated return provision helps taxpayers avoid complete no

Advance tax payment is required when your estimated tax liability for the year exceeds the prescribed limit after reducing TDS and TCS. Instead of waiting until return filing, taxpayers are expected to pay income tax during the year as income is earned. This is why advance tax is often called the “pay-as-you-earn” system. For FY 2026-27, advance tax becomes especially important because the Income Tax Act, 2025 applies from 1 April 2026, and the e-filing portal has also introd

Advance tax helps taxpayers distribute their income tax payments across the financial year instead of paying the entire amount at once during return filing. Under the Income Tax Act, 2025, taxpayers with a significant tax liability are expected to pay taxes as they earn income. This reduces the burden of a large lump-sum payment at the end of the year and improves overall tax compliance. Advance tax becomes especially important for freelancers, consultants, traders, business

Choosing the correct Income Tax Return (ITR) form is one of the most important steps in the tax filing process. Every year, thousands of taxpayers face notices, defective return communications, or delays in refunds simply because they selected the wrong ITR form. The Income Tax Department has prescribed different ITR forms based on the taxpayer's residential status, type of income, total income, and legal structure. For FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27), taxpayers can choose from seven

Most salaried employees still approach tax filing with a belief that their compliance situation is relatively straightforward. Salary gets credited through payroll systems, taxes are deducted automatically every month, Form 16 arrives at the end of the financial year, and the filing process appears, at least on the surface, to be largely procedural. Compared to business owners, active traders, or high-net-worth individuals with complex financial structures, salaried taxpayers

Freelancers earning from professions like consulting, design, writing, law, or medicine can streamline their tax process under Section 44ADA of the Income Tax Act. This provision offers a simplified compliance route, where up to ₹50 lakh in gross receipts (or ₹75 lakh with minimal cash turnover) can be declared at a flat 50% presumptive income. No detailed bookkeeping, no complex calculations. Just declare, pay advance tax if applicable, and file the return. However, even thi

Filing income tax returns is a mandatory task for millions of Indians, but for many first-time and casual taxpayers, the process often seems complex, intimidating, and costly. Recognizing this challenge, TaxBuddy, a pioneering AI-powered tax filing platform, has partnered with Jio Finance to launch an affordable and user-friendly ITR filing service for the financial year 2024-25. Starting as low as ₹24 for self-filing and with expert-assisted plans from ₹999, this new service

Filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for capital gains from shares and mutual funds requires careful reporting of profits earned from investments. Accurate declaration ensures compliance with the Income Tax Act, avoids penalties, and maximizes tax efficiency. With multiple sources of capital gains—short-term and long-term—investors often face confusion over reporting requirements, calculations, and applicable exemptions. Online platforms like TaxBuddy simplify this process by prov

Section 80RRB of the Income Tax Act was introduced to ensure that an individual doing exceptional work gets their reward. Royalty on the patent is an instance of a reward that should be encouraged so that individuals keep doing good work. Under this section, these individuals can claim deductions in their income tax against the payments received as royalty. The goal of the section is to boost patenting and innovation in India. In this comprehensive guide, we will explain the