Plain-language explainers on GST, Income Tax, TDS, MCA/ROC and customs — with the numbers that matter. Never miss a due date or notification.
Waiver of late fee for GSTR-9C for FY 2017-18 to 2022-23
PAN becomes inoperative if Aadhaar not linked, resulting in no refunds, higher TDS, and more
New TDS rules for salary income under section 192 and 115BAC
Guidelines for TDS deduction on online gaming winnings under section 194BA of the Income-tax Act, 1961
Amendments to CGST Rules, 2017, introducing temporary IDs and more
Extended deadline for TDS certificate issuance for Q4 2025 due to technical glitches
Changes to CGST rules come into effect
Amends notification No. 02/2017-Central Tax, updating territorial jurisdictions
Changes to Central Goods and Services Tax Rules for refunds and appeals
Madras HC upholds GST registration cancellation due to fabricated documents for ITC claims
A quick map of the recurring GST, TDS, income-tax and ROC deadlines that keep a business penalty-free.
A Class 3 DSC is a secure digital key used to sign filings on GST, MCA, income-tax and tender portals.
A new company with share capital must file INC-20A within 180 days of incorporation before it can start operations or borrow.
Every director must complete DIR-3 KYC by 30 September each year or their DIN is deactivated.
Every company files its financial statements (AOC-4) and annual return (MGT-7) with the ROC each year after its AGM.
194C (contractors), 194J (professional fees), 194I (rent) and 194H (commission) cover most routine payments.
TDS returns are filed quarterly — 31 July, 31 October, 31 January and 31 May.
For listed equity, short-term gains are taxed at 20% and long-term gains at 12.5% above a ₹1.25 lakh exemption.
Your 26AS and Annual Information Statement show the income and TDS the tax department already knows about — reconcile before filing.
Small businesses and professionals can declare income at a fixed percentage of turnover and skip detailed books.
If your tax liability exceeds ₹10,000 in a year, pay it in four instalments across 15 June, 15 September, 15 December and 15 March.
Salaried and pension taxpayers get a flat standard deduction — ₹50,000 under the old regime and ₹75,000 under the new regime.
Under the new regime, a rebate under section 87A makes income up to ₹7 lakh effectively tax-free.
The new regime is the default with lower slab rates but few deductions; the old regime rewards those who invest and claim exemptions.
Non-audit taxpayers file by 31 July; audit cases by 31 October; transfer-pricing cases by 30 November.
The GST annual return (GSTR-9) is due by 31 December; a reconciliation (GSTR-9C) applies above ₹5 crore.
To claim ITC you need a valid invoice, receipt of goods/services, tax actually paid by the supplier, and a filed return.
E-invoicing is mandatory for businesses with aggregate turnover above ₹5 crore.
Registration is generally required once turnover crosses ₹40 lakh for goods or ₹20 lakh for services.
Businesses with turnover up to ₹5 crore can file GST returns quarterly while paying tax monthly under QRMP.
For most GST-registered businesses, GSTR-1 is due on the 11th and GSTR-3B on the 20th of the following month.
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