Income Tax, GST & Finance Guides for India

Featured image: ITR Filing Last Date 2026 — Extended to 21 Nov for Audit Cases, all deadlines, late fees and what to do if you missed yours

ITR Filing Last Date 2026: All Deadlines, the 21 Nov Audit Extension & What to Do If You Missed Yours

ITR filing dates for AY 2026-27: 31 July and 31 August deadlines have passed. Audit-case ITR is extended to 21 November 2026 and belated returns are open till 31 December — the full deadline calendar, late fees and what to do if you missed yours.

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Senior Citizen Tax Benefits 2026 - income tax slabs, 80TTB deduction and advance tax relief for senior citizens

Senior Citizen Tax Benefits (2026): Slabs, 80TTB Rs 1 Lakh Deduction, Advance Tax Relief & New Section Numbers

Senior citizens get higher exemption limits (Rs 3 lakh / Rs 5 lakh in the old regime), Rs 1 lakh 80TTB deduction, Rs 50,000 80D deduction, no advance tax, and zero tax up to Rs 12 lakh in the new regime. Full 2026 guide.

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Gratuity Tax in India 2026 - Rs 20 Lakh Tax-Free Limit and Formula featured image

Gratuity Tax in India (2026): How Much Is Tax-Free, ₹20 Lakh Limit, Formula & New Labour Code Rules

Gratuity up to ₹20 lakh is tax-free over your whole career. This guide covers the 15/26 formula, covered vs not-covered rules, the lifetime limit, and what changed under the Code on Social Security, 2020.

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ELSS Tax Saving Funds featured image: green plant growing from gold coin stacks with a rising chart, title text ELSS Tax Saving Funds, Rs 1.5 Lakh Deduction, 3-Year Lock-in

ELSS Tax Saving Funds (2026): How ELSS Works, ₹1.5 Lakh 80C Deduction, 3-Year Lock-in & Returns

ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme) invests at least 80% in shares, gives up to ₹1.5 lakh deduction under Section 123 (old 80C) in the old regime, and locks each instalment for 3 years. This guide covers SIP vs lump sum, ELSS vs PPF vs NPS, and tax on returns.

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