Practical compliance guides

Income Tax · 10 min read

Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing Case Study: How We Helped a Startup Avoid a ₹5 Lakh Penalty

Disclaimer: This case study is based on a real engagement with details anonymised to protect client confidentiality. Names, specific financi...

CACA Poonam Kadge · Apr 2

Income Tax · 15 min read

ITR For F&O Traders: Six Years of Filing Experience Across Pune, Mumbai, and Delhi

Between FY 2019-20 and FY 2024-25, our team filed hundreds of ITRs for F&O traders - salaried professionals moonlighting with Nifty opti...

CACA Poonam Kadge · Apr 2

Income Tax · 13 min read

ITR For Professionals / Freelancers Requirements for Indian Businesses: The Complete List

Filing ITR as a freelancer or professional in India is not the same as a salaried individual submitting Form 16 through ITR-1. The Income Ta...

CACA Poonam Kadge · Apr 2

Income Tax · 12 min read

Appeal to CIT(A) and ITAT Under New Rules 2026: Forms, Fees, Time Limits & Complete Procedure

When the Assessing Officer passes an adverse order-whether an assessment creating additional demand, a penalty for under-reporting, or a den...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Mar 23

Income Tax · 10 min read

Annual Information Statement (AIS) Rules 2026: What the IT Department Knows About You

The Income Tax Department knows more about your finances than you might think. Every salary credit, bank interest, dividend payment, mutual...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Mar 23

Income Tax · 12 min read

Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) Rules 2026: Application Process & Timeline Under the New Income Tax Act

If your company transacts with associated enterprises across borders, Advance Pricing Agreements offer the most effective way to eliminate t...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Mar 23

Income Tax · 10 min read

Donation Certificate & 80G Rules 2026: Forms and Compliance for Donors Under Section 354

If you donate to a charitable trust, NGO, university, hospital, or any registered institution in India, you may be eligible for a tax deduct...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Mar 23

Income Tax · 10 min read

Defective Return Rules 2026: When Your ITR Gets Rejected Under Rule 166 & Section 263(7)

Filing your income tax return is only the first step. If the return is incomplete, inconsistent, or missing prescribed information, the Inco...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Mar 23

Income Tax · 10 min read

Cruise Ship Business Tax Rules 2026: Special Provisions for Non-Resident Operators Under Section 61 and Rule 6GB

India’s cruise tourism market is poised for explosive growth-with the government targeting 5 million cruise passengers by 2030 (from under 5...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Mar 23

Income Tax · 12 min read

Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) Rules 2026: Thresholds & Compliance Under the New Income Tax Act

If your company is part of a multinational enterprise (MNE) group operating across borders, Country-by-Country Reporting is one of the most...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Mar 23

Income Tax · 13 min read

Capital Gains Exemption: Section 54, 54EC & 54F - Complete Guide for FY 2026-27

You sold a property or long-term asset and the capital gains tax bill looks daunting. The good news is that the Income Tax Act provides thre...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Mar 23

Income Tax · 8 min read

Income Tax Rules 2026 PDF Download & Rule-Wise Analysis

The Draft Income Tax Rules, 2026 - released by CBDT on 07 February 2026 as a 410-page PDF - contain 333 rules governing how every taxpayer f...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Mar 23