





Tax audit due date 2026, section 44AB limits, forms, documents and penalties explained in simple language.

Complete tax audit document checklist for businesses for FY 2025-26 and AY 2026-27.

CCFS 2026 closed on 15 September. Learn how to review pending ROC filings, fees and next steps.

ITR refund delayed in 2026? Check verification, processing, TDS, bank validation and outstanding demand.

Received a 143(1) intimation? Learn how to read adjustments, refund or demand and choose the right response.

Made a mistake in ITR? Understand AY 2026-27 revised-return timing, fees and filing steps.

Filed the wrong ITR form? Compare ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3 and ITR-4 and learn how to correct it.

A refund may be set off against an earlier outstanding demand after the prescribed process. Do not agree merely because the demand appears on the portal; t

TDS credit is not a standalone refund coupon. The PAN, assessment year, deductor entry and related income must align with the return before the credit is a

AIS is an information statement, not a final tax order. Wrong or duplicate information should be reviewed, supported and answered through the available fee

Yes. A refund generally shows that the return was processed; it does not guarantee that every disclosure has been examined or accepted for all purposes.

Filing is incomplete until the return is verified. The standard electronic-verification period is time bound, and a return left unverified can be treated a

A belated return lets many taxpayers file after the original deadline but before the statutory closing date. Late fee, interest and restrictions on carryin

The new Act applies to income of Tax Year 2026-27 onwards. It simplifies structure and terminology, but it does not rewrite FY 2025-26 returns under the ne

During 2026, taxpayers will see old and new terminology together. The safest approach is to link each label to the period in which income was earned.

The earning period, not the date on which you open the portal, usually decides the governing Act.

The new Rules renumber familiar certificates and statements for the new-law framework. Taxpayers must avoid using new numbers for an older assessment year

Use form mapping as a reference, not as a shortcut. Always confirm purpose, effective tax year and the latest notified rules.

Form 26 is relevant to the new-law tax-audit cycle for Tax Year 2026-27. It does not replace Forms 3CA, 3CB and 3CD for the FY 2025-26 audit due in 2026.

Advance tax generally applies when the estimated tax payable for Tax Year 2026-27 is Rs 10,000 or more after eligible credits. Estimate the full year and u

IMS lets a recipient act on supplier documents before their effect is reflected through the GST return ecosystem. Use Accept, Reject and Pending only after

GSTR-1 reports outward-supply details, while GSTR-3B reports summary liability and payment. A difference may arise from timing or error, but it must be exp

Reconciliation should classify each difference instead of forcing totals to agree. Missing supplier invoices, timing, credit notes, wrong GSTIN and blocked

A valid tax invoice in your records is important, but current ITC rules also depend on supplier reporting and statement visibility. Do not claim only becau

After filing, corrections normally move through amendments in a later permitted return period. The route depends on whether the error affects B2B or B2C cl

Suspension restricts normal GST operations while cancellation proceedings or system checks are pending. Read the notice, fix the cause and respond through

The annual-return cycle generally closes on 31 December following the financial year unless extended. Applicability and GSTR-9C requirements depend on taxp

For the July to September quarter, regular TDS statements are generally due by 31 October. Prepare challan and PAN reconciliation before generating Form 24

The taxpayer cannot directly add missing deductor data to Form 26AS. First determine whether the deductor failed to deposit tax, failed to file the stateme

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A website-ready guide to UAE VAT return filing & payment — 28-day deadline, standard tax period, output vs input VAT calculation, EmaraTax filing workflow, pre-filing reconciliation, and official FTA sources.

A client filed an ITR showing a ₹59,000 refund through an online DIY portal. But when our CA reviewed it, we found online gaming winnings that were never reported while claiming full TDS credits.

TaxPlan Advisor enters a new chapter through incubation at the Enterprise Incubation Centre of IIM Lucknow — a structured step toward building a smarter, more accessible future for tax and compliance in India.

When is GST registration actually mandatory? Turnover limits for goods vs services, interstate supply rules, the October 2023 e-commerce change, and why registering early usually pays off.

Everything you need to know about filing your Income Tax Return for FY 2025-26 — forms, documents, deadlines, new vs old regime, and expert tips.