Freelancing and consulting have become increasingly popular in India, offering flexibility, independence, and diverse income streams. However, with this freedom comes the responsibility of managing taxes effectively. Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) correctly is crucial to avoid penalties and maximize savings. This comprehensive guide will walk freelancers and consultants through everything they need to… Continue reading ITR Filing for Freelancers and Consultants in India
Filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) in India can be complex, especially for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). With changing tax regulations and compliance requirements, understanding when and how to file your ITR is crucial. Taxcellent simplifies this process, ensuring NRIs stay compliant while maximizing their tax benefits. Who is an NRI for Tax Purposes? An individual is… Continue reading ITR Filing for NRIs – A Complete Guide by Taxcellent
Selling property in India comes with tax implications, and recent updates have introduced a new 12.5% tax rate option for long-term capital gains (LTCG). Understanding both the old and new regimes is essential to optimize your tax liability. What is Capital Gains Tax? Capital gains tax is charged on the profit earned from selling a… Continue reading Capital Gains Tax on Property Sale in India: New 12.5% Rule Explained
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is one of the most important compliance mechanisms under the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. It ensures that tax is collected at the point of income generation and deposited with the government on a real-time basis. Every person or entity responsible for making specified payments, such as salary, rent, professional… Continue reading Mandatory TDS Returns: Due Dates, Penalties & FAQs for FY 2025-26
1. Background of the dispute Tiger Global, a major US-based investment firm, invested in Flipkart (an Indian e-commerce company) through Mauritius-based entities and made a substantial capital gain (about US $1.6 billion) when it partially sold its stake to Walmart in 2018. 2. Treaty and tax claim Tiger Global claimed exemption from Indian capital gains… Continue reading Tiger Global Tax Case – Key Points
Some of the expectations on the personal tax front from the Budget 2026 are as follows: 1. Introduction of an Optional Joint Taxation Framework for Married Couples Under the prevailing income-tax framework, India follows an individual-based system of taxation, wherein each spouse is assessed separately, irrespective of marital status or the extent to which household… Continue reading Union Budget 2026 – Pre-Budget Wish List on Personal Tax Reforms
1. What is an “Updated Return” (ITR-U)? An Updated Return (or ITR-U) is a special type of income tax return that allows a taxpayer to correct or update previously filed ITRs (original, belated, or revised) for past years, including adding omitted income, correcting errors, etc. It is provided under section 139(8A) of the Income-tax Act.… Continue reading Updated Return (ITR-U) Rules: A Comprehensive FAQs for Indian Taxpayers
An Income Tax Notice is a formal communication issued by the Income Tax Department of India to a taxpayer seeking information, clarification, compliance, or corrective action under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Receipt of a notice does not automatically imply tax evasion or wrongdoing; in many cases, it is triggered due to mismatch of data, non-filing… Continue reading Income Tax Notices in India – Meaning, Types, Reasons, and How to Respond
What Is an Updated Return (ITR-U)? An Updated Income Tax Return (ITR-U) is a special tax filing option that allows taxpayers to correct or disclose additional income for previous years even after the regular and revised return deadlines have passed. It applies when you either missed filing an ITR or need to correct the income declared… Continue reading Step-by-Step ITR-U Filing Guide: From Portal to Taxcellent Support
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is a mechanism through which the government collects tax at the time income is generated rather than at the time of filing returns. One important provision related to TDS Returns Filing real estate transactions is Section 194-IA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which deals with TDS on the purchase… Continue reading TDS on Purchase of Property Under Section 194-IA: Complete Guide 2025
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