How to E-Verify Your ITR (2026): 7 Methods, 30-Day Rule & Missed Deadline
Filing your ITR is only half the job – verify it within 30 days or the return is invalid. All 7 e-verification methods, the 30-day rule, and what to do if you miss it.
Income Tax, GST & Finance Guides for India
Dhanteras Gold Tax (2026): LTCG 12.5%, GST on Jewellery, ETF & SGB Rules Compared
Dhanteras 2026 gold tax guide: 12.5% LTCG after 24 months, 3% GST on gold + 5% on making charges, ETF 12-month rule, and the SGB Budget 2026 change.
GSTR-3B Missed Deadline (September 2026): Late Fee, 18% Interest & the 57th Council Waiver
September 2026 GSTR-3B was due 20 October. Missed it? This guide covers the Rs 50/day late fee, 18% interest on net cash liability, the 57th GST Council waiver status, and a 4-step action plan to get compliant today.
Missed the Tax Audit Deadline? (21 Oct 2026): Section 271B Penalty and What to Do Now
Missed the 21 October 2026 tax audit report deadline? Here is how the Section 271B penalty works, when Section 273B reasonable cause saves you, and the exact steps to take before the 21 November ITR date.
Freelancer Tax Deductions (2026): Which Expenses You Can Claim — Home Office, Internet, Laptop & Travel
Which expenses can freelancers claim in India? Home-office rent, internet, laptop depreciation, travel, software — with new Act section numbers and worked examples.
NSC Interest Tax (2026): Is Interest on National Saving Certificate Taxable? 80C Reinvestment Rule & Section 123
NSC pays 7.7% for 5 years. Interest on a National Saving Certificate is taxable every year as Income from Other Sources – but years 1-4 interest can be offset with a matching 80C (Section 123) deduction. Year 5 interest is fully taxable.
GSTR-9 Annual Return (FY 2025-26): Due Date, Turnover Limit, Late Fee & Filing Guide
GSTR-9 annual return for FY 2025-26 is due 31 December 2026. Who must file, the Rs. 2 crore exemption, GSTR-9C for Rs. 5 crore+ turnover, late fee structure and step-by-step filing guide.
Chapter VI-A Deductions (2026): Complete 80C–80U List, Limits & New Section Numbers
Every Chapter VI-A deduction in one place: all 80C–80U sections, limits, who can claim, old vs new regime rules, and the new Income-tax Act 2025 section numbers 122–154.
HUF Income Tax (2026): Slabs, Benefits, HUF PAN & ITR Filing Guide
An HUF is taxed as a separate person with the same slabs as individuals – but it cannot claim the 87A rebate. Learn HUF slabs for FY 2025-26, deductions, how to form an HUF, and which ITR form to file.
Income Tax E-Challan: How to Pay Tax Online via the e-Pay Tax Portal (2026)
A step-by-step guide to paying income tax online via e-challan on the e-Pay Tax portal — Challan 280 vs 281, minor heads 100/300/400, assessment year selection, payment modes, receipt download and Form 26AS reconciliation.