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What documents do I need for ITR filing?

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For salaried individuals: Form 16, bank statements, investment proofs (PPF, ELSS, LIC, NPS), home loan certificate, rent receipts, Form 26AS/AIS/TIS, and Aadhaar-PAN details. For business owners: P&L, balance sheet, GST returns, bank statements. We share a personalised checklist once you engage.

What is the deadline for filing income tax returns?

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31st July 2026 for individuals/HUFs (non-audit). 31st October 2026 for tax audit cases. 30th November 2026 for transfer pricing. Belated returns until 31st December with late fee of โ‚น5,000 (โ‚น1,000 if income below โ‚น5L). We track all deadlines and send reminders.

How do I choose between old and new tax regime?

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New regime: lower rates, no deductions except โ‚น75K standard deduction. Old regime: allows 80C (โ‚น1.5L), 80D, HRA, home loan interest, NPS. Rule of thumb: deductions above โ‚น3.75L = old regime likely better. We run side-by-side comparison for every client.

What happens if I receive a tax notice?

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Don't panic. Common types: 143(1) intimation, 143(2) scrutiny, 139(9) defective return, 245 refund adjustment, 148 reassessment. We review, prepare response, and represent you at CIT(A), ITAT, and DRP levels.

Do you handle GST along with income tax?

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Yes โ€” registration, GSTR-1/3B filing, annual returns, reconciliation, e-invoicing, e-way bills, audit support, refund claims, LUT filings, and dispute resolution. Many clients use us for both direct and indirect tax.

What are your fees?

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First consultation is free. Individual ITR from โ‚น999, business plans from โ‚น4,999/month. Enterprise custom-priced. No hidden charges, no hourly billing. See our pricing page for details.

Can you help NRIs?

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Absolutely โ€” ITR filing, DTAA benefit claims, capital gains on property, TDS refunds, FEMA compliance, repatriation, Form 15CA/CB, RSU/ESPP taxation, and residential status determination.

What is TDS and when is it applicable?

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Tax Deducted at Source โ€” the payer deducts tax at time of payment. Applies to salary (192), interest (194A), professional fees (194J), rent (194I), property sale above โ‚น50L (194-IA), and more. Quarterly returns: 24Q, 26Q, 27Q. Late filing: โ‚น200/day penalty.

I missed the ITR deadline. Can I still file?

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Yes โ€” belated return u/s 139(4) until 31st December. Consequences: โ‚น5,000 late fee, Section 234A interest, can't carry forward losses, can't switch to old regime (non-audit). File ASAP to minimise interest.

What is advance tax?

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If tax liability (after TDS) exceeds โ‚น10,000, pay in quarterly instalments: 15% by 15 June, 45% by 15 Sep, 75% by 15 Dec, 100% by 15 Mar. Applies to freelancers, business owners, anyone with non-salary income. Senior citizens (no business income) exempt.

How is capital gains tax calculated?

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STCG: Listed equity 20%, others at slab rate. LTCG: Listed equity 12.5% (above โ‚น1.25L), property/others 12.5% (no indexation from FY 2025-26). Exemptions: Sec 54 (house), 54EC (bonds), 54F (residential). See our capital gains reference.

What is Form 15CA/CB?

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15CA: online declaration by remitter for foreign payments. 15CB: Tax consultant certificate confirming TDS/DTAA compliance. Required for most remittances above โ‚น5L/year. Banks won't process without them. We handle end-to-end.

Do I need a tax audit?

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Mandatory if: business turnover > โ‚น1Cr (โ‚น10Cr if 95% digital), professional receipts > โ‚น75L, or opted out of presumptive scheme. Report: Form 3CA/3CB/3CD. Penalty: 0.5% of turnover or โ‚น1.5L (whichever lower).

Can you help with company incorporation?

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Yes โ€” Pvt Ltd, OPC, LLP, Partnership. Includes DSC/DIN, name reservation, MOA/AOA, PAN/TAN, GST registration, and post-incorporation compliance (AOC-4, MGT-7, DIR-3 KYC). We also advise on best structure.

How do you ensure data security?

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Encrypted cloud storage, role-based access, secure document exchange portals, NDAs with all clients, clean-desk policy, and no third-party data sharing without consent.

Still Have Questions?

Book a free consultation โ€” we're happy to answer anything specific to your situation.