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Portfolio analytics helped wealth platforms become useful daily tools. Investors could see holdings, returns, allocation, realised gains, unrealised gains, and performance trends in one place. But as investing has become more digital and multi-platform, users now want a wider view. They do not only want to know how their portfolio performed. They want to know what happens after tax, how gains should be reported, whether AIS will show the transaction, which ITR form applies, a

Active traders spend most of the year operating in environments optimized for speed. Trades execute within seconds. Modern trading platforms are designed around velocity because active traders themselves operate around velocity. The ecosystem rewards responsiveness, rapid execution, and constant market participation. But the moment the financial year ends, that operational rhythm changes completely. The same trader who executed hundreds or even thousands of transactions effor

Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) that involves capital gains from shares and mutual funds can be daunting for many taxpayers, particularly because of the nuances in the tax treatment of different types of capital gains. Understanding the correct forms to use, the tax rates applicable, and the procedures for accurate reporting is essential to ensure your compliance with tax laws. Let us explore the entire process, focusing on Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26. From selecting the r

AIS alerts for mutual fund and stock investments often arise when capital gains, dividend income, or high-value transactions do not match disclosures in the income tax return. These discrepancies frequently trigger follow-up notices, especially when Schedule CG reporting does not align with AIS, Form 26AS, or broker statements. With post-2024 rule changes tightening equity and debt fund reporting, accurate reconciliation has become essential. TaxBuddy plays a central role in

Capital gains income tax notices usually emerge when the figures reported in the Income Tax Return differ from those appearing in the AIS or broker capital gains statements. These mismatches often involve incorrect STCG or LTCG values, missing transactions, or inconsistent reporting across intermediaries. The tax system flags such gaps automatically, resulting in Section 143(1) notices. TaxBuddy reviews AIS data, reconciles broker statements, and identifies the source of mism

Income tax notices related to “Income from Other Sources” commonly arise when dividends, lottery winnings, or windfall gains reported in an ITR do not match the figures captured in Form 26AS or AIS. These mismatches are flagged under sections governing such income, including Sections 56, 115BB, 194, and related provisions. The notices typically reflect underreported amounts or discrepancies in gross values, TDS credits, or high-value transactions. With growing automated scru

Introduction Intraday trading offers a special chance to profit from a share's price changes inside a single day. Intraday trading is sometimes known as day trading, as the name implies. Intraday trading basically entails a trader taking a position in a stock for the duration of the day and speculating on whether the stock price will rise or fall. Leverage is a tool used by intraday traders to increase their possible return on investment by enabling them to invest more than t

Call and put options are common contracts or derivatives that give the buyer rights. There is no requirement, nevertheless, to buy or...

Investing in the stock market has become increasingly popular, with individuals looking to grow their wealth through various investment...

Intraday trading refers to the buying and selling of shares within a single trading day, ensuring that all positions are closed by the...