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Hand-picked – latest amendments and high-impact readsOld vs New Tax Regime FY 2026-27 – Which Saves More Tax (with Break-even Analysis)
Old vs new tax regime comparison for FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28). Slab rates, allowed deductions, break-even salary points, and worked examples for Rs. 8L, 12L, 18L and 25L incomes – so you can pick the regime that saves…
Read article →HRA Exemption FY 2026-27 – 8 Metro Cities, 50% vs 40% Calculation Explained
House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption under Section 10(13A) for FY 2026-27. Income-tax Act 2025 expands metros from 4 to 8 cities, raising the cap from 40% to 50% of basic salary for Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad and Ahme…
Read article →Section 393 of Income Tax Act 2025 — Complete TDS Transition Guide for FY 2026-27
New umbrella Section 393 consolidates the entire 194-series from 1 April 2026. Full mapping table, Finance Act 2025 threshold changes, removed sections (206AB, 206CCA, 206C(1H)), the new Form 141 return, and a practical CA transition checklist.
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Browse the full libraryTDS Rate Chart FY 2026-27 – Complete Guide for Section 194 and 195
Complete TDS rate chart FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28) for resident (Section 194) and non-resident (Section 195) payments. Updated for Finance Act 2025 amendments – threshold revisions, monthly rent rule, 194T partnership TD…
Read article →CTC Structuring for Maximum Tax Savings: Finance Act 2026 Guide
Your Cost to Company (CTC) is more than a number on your offer letter — it is a canvas that
Read article →Capital Gains Tax in India — Short Term vs Long Term Explained (FY 2026-27)
Understand STCG vs LTCG tax rates in India for FY 2026-27. Covers equity, property, gold, and debt — including Budget 2024 changes, indexation removal, the ₹1.25…
Read article →Advance Tax in India — Who Must Pay, How to Calculate & Due Dates for FY 2026-27
Complete guide to advance tax for FY 2026-27 — who must pay, instalment schedule (June/Sep/Dec/Mar), step-by-step calculation, and penal interest under Sections 2…
Read article →PPF vs NPS — Which is Better for Tax Saving in India?
Detailed comparison of PPF and NPS for tax saving — deductions, returns, liquidity, maturity rules, and who should choose which. Includes a side-by-side table and…
Read article →HRA Exemption — How to Calculate Under Section 10(13A) with Worked Examples
Complete guide to HRA exemption under Section 10(13A). Understand the three-way formula, worked examples for metro and non-metro cities, documentation required, a…
Read article →How to Calculate Income Tax for FY 2026-27 — New vs Old Regime Explained
Step-by-step guide to calculating your income tax for FY 2026-27. Compare new tax regime slabs vs old regime, understand deductions, surcharge, cess, and use our…
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