Introduction The Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India is a comprehensive tax system that affects businesses of all sizes, including proprietorships. To ease the process of GST registration, the government introduced the concept of Digital Signature Certificates (DSC). A question that often arises is whether a DSC is mandatory for proprietorships under the GST… Read More »
How to claim GST refund To initiate a GST refund claim, please follow these steps: Access the GST portal by logging in with your provided username and password. Navigate to the ‘Services’ tab and select ‘Refunds’. For site: https://www.gst.gov.in/ Click on ‘Application for Refund’ and choose the appropriate refund type. Complete the application form by… Read More »
Net taxable income Net Taxable income represents the portion of income that is liable to taxation after considering all eligible deductions and exemptions. It is the income remaining after deducting allowable expenses like contributions to provident fund, investments in specified tax-saving schemes, medical expenses, and more from the gross income. To visit https://www.gst.gov.in/ To calculate… Read More »
Introduction The Goods and Services Tax (GST) system in India has undergone significant transformations since its inception in 2017. As we enter the fiscal year 2025-26, the government has introduced several changes to the annual GST return filing process. This article aims to provide a detailed overview of these changes, their implications, and practical guidance… Read More »
Information Security Management System An Information Security Management System (ISMS) is a systematic approach to effectively managing sensitive information, ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. To evaluate the efficiency of an organization’s ISMS, the following steps can be undertaken: Perform a Risk Assessment: Regularly assess the risks associated with information assets to identify and… Read More »
Introduction The Income Tax Act, 1961, governs taxation laws in India and includes various provisions for computing capital gains tax. Two crucial sections related to long-term capital gains (LTCG) are Section 112 and Section 112A. While both sections pertain to taxation on LTCG, they have different applicability, benefits, and limitations. Understanding their distinctions helps taxpayers… Read More »
GST Compliance GST Compliance, Under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India, different categories of taxpayers are required to File returns to fulfill their GST Compliance. Here are the types of taxpayers and their corresponding return filing requirements: Regular taxpayers: Registered individuals or businesses who are liable to pay GST on their… Read More »
Terminal tax It refers to the ultimate tax payment that must make by an individual or entity prior to the conclusion of a tax period. This scenario commonly arises for businesses or self-employed individuals who obligate to pay provisional tax throughout the year, estimated based on their projected income. When the tax year concludes, the… Read More »
Who should file an MSME Form-1 Introduction Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in the economy by contributing to employment generation, innovation, and industrial growth. To regulate and monitor outstanding payments to MSMEs, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) introduced MSME Form-1 under the Companies Act, 2013. This filing requirement ensures… Read More »
Advantages of EPF and EPS Advantages of EPF and EPS, The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) are social security schemes designed to provide financial security to employees during retirement or in the event of their unfortunate demise. These schemes offer several benefits, including: Retirement benefits: Upon retirement, employees receive a… Read More »