
Bona fide & mala fide non-compliance
In 2026 Indian law sharply distinguishes bona fide from mala fide non-compliance. Learn defences, remedies, and prosecution risks under tax and corporate law.
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In 2026 Indian law sharply distinguishes bona fide from mala fide non-compliance. Learn defences, remedies, and prosecution risks under tax and corporate law.
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A side-by-side guide to deductions under the old and new tax regimes for FY 2026-27 — when each regime wins and how to plan around the default new regime.
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A 2026 walkthrough of Section 18 of the CGST Act — when ITC is gained on stock, reversed on exit, and transferred during business restructuring and demergers.
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A 2026 guide to claiming GST refunds in India — eligible scenarios, the Form RFD-01 process, timelines, and the most common reasons for rejection by officers.
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A 2026 primer on Sections 68 to 69D of the Income-tax Act — cash credits, unexplained investments, money, expenditure, and the 78% effective tax under 115BBE.
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Why the Indian Government has nudged taxpayers towards the new tax regime since 2023, and whether the 2026 default is right for your salary profile this year.
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A 2026 view of GST on ocean freight in India — the Mohit Minerals impact on CIF imports, RCM on FOB imports, and treatment of export freight legs in detail.
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A 2026 guide to Section 194DA — when TDS at 5% applies on life insurance maturity proceeds, the 10(10D) interplay, and how to handle ITR reporting smoothly.
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Build a tax-efficient salary structure for FY 2026-27 — regime choice, HRA, employer NPS, allowances, and old vs new optimisation tips for salaried Indians.
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A 2026 guide to XBRL filing of corporate announcements on NSE and BSE — Regulation 30 disclosures, workflow, errors to avoid, and penalties for delay.
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A 2026 guide to clubbing of income under Sections 60 to 64 of the Income-tax Act — spouse, minor child, HUF transfers, and legitimate planning routes.
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A 2026 guide to Section 194IA — when buyers must deduct 1% TDS on property purchases, Form 26QB filing, Form 16B issuance, and the NRI-sale exceptions today.
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A 2026 view of blockchain in Indian accounting — live use cases, ICAI guidance, VDA tax treatment, and a roadmap to pilot distributed ledgers internally.
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A 2026 guide to GST on export freight from India — zero-rating, LUT mechanics, domestic vs international legs, ITC, and a clean refund discipline today.
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In 2026, FY 2022-23 returns can still be filed as updated returns under Section 139(8A). Understand the windows, costs, and ITR discipline for future years.
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A 2026 guide to the elements of an annual return under Section 92 — MGT-7 vs MGT-7A, contents, AGM timelines, fees, and the common MCA V3 errors to avoid.
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A 2026 walkthrough of company strike-off under Section 248 — eligibility, STK-2 filing through C-PACE, statutory closure, and the pitfalls to avoid early.
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E-commerce sellers on Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho must register for GST from the first supply in FY 2026-27 — turnover thresholds do not apply.
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Online gaming in India faces 28% GST on full deposit value and 30% TDS on net winnings under section 194BA — FY 2026-27 rules explained.
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RBI rules replace penal interest with flat penal charges from April 2024 — no compounding, no capitalisation, full disclosure mandatory for FY 2026-27.
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Income tax slab rates for AY 2024-25 (FY 2023-24) under the new default regime and old regime, with section 87A rebate up to ₹7 lakh explained.
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Key income tax modifications for AY 2023-24 — updated returns, 30% VDA tax, 15% surcharge cap on LTCG and cess disallowance, still relevant in FY 2026-27.
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ITC under GST requires invoice possession, goods receipt, supplier tax payment, GSTR-3B filing and 180-day supplier payment — FY 2026-27 rules explained.
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Freelancer tax filing guide — section 44ADA presumptive scheme, ITR-3 versus ITR-4, foreign receipts, GST registration and advance tax obligations.
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India's tax system has moved to faceless assessments, AIS, e-invoicing and AI-driven scrutiny — how digitization shapes FY 2026-27 compliance.
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Indian companies with FDI, ODI or foreign holdings must file the annual FLA return on RBI's FLAIR portal by 15 July under FEMA — FY 2026-27 guide.
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GST Amnesty Scheme under section 128A waives interest and penalty on FY 2017-18 to 2019-20 demands subject to full tax payment by the notified deadline.
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GST amnesty for cancelled registrations lets non-filers restore GSTIN with capped late fees — full revival process and ITC implications explained.
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Section 80GG allows rent deduction up to ₹60,000 a year for those without HRA — eligibility, calculation and Form 10BA filing under the old tax regime.
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Reduce income tax in India for FY 2026-27 — regime choice, 80C, 80D, home loan interest and section 87A rebate strategies explained.
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