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Which ITR to file for capital gains?

ITR for capital gains   If you have capital gain, you will generally need to file ITR-2. Income Tax Return-2 is applicable for individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUF) who have income from sources other than business or profession. These are typically categorized as “Income from Capital Gains” in ITR-2. However, it is important to… Read More »

How to open ITR file?

How to open ITR file  To open an Income Tax Return (ITR) file, you can follow these steps How to open ITR file Save the ITR file: Ensure that you have the ITR file saved on your computer or device. The ITR file typically has an XML format and is generated when you complete the… Read More »

What are TDS codes?

TDS Codes In the Indian context of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), TDS code denote distinct identification codes assigned to various payment categories for the purpose of reporting. These codes are use while filing TDS returns to indicate the nature of the payment on which TDS has been deducted. The TDS code are specify by… Read More »

How to file ITR 1?

File Income Tax Return 1  File Income Tax Return 1 online in India, you can follow these steps: Register on the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal: Visit the official website of the Income Tax Department of India (https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/) and register yourself as a new user. Please furnish the necessary information and finalize the registration procedure.… Read More »

Tax planning vs tax compliance?

                                                    Tax planning vs tax compliance Tax planning vs tax compliance, Here’s a comparison between tax planning and tax compliance: Taxation Planning: Tax planning involves strategic decision-making and the implementation… Read More »

Tax deduction: What is TDS, and how does it work? How is tax levied?

Tax deduction TDS stands for Tax Deducted at Source, is an Indian taxation mechanism that involves the deduction of income tax at the source of payment. Under this system, a person or entity making certain types of payments such as salary, commission, rent, or fees require to deduct a percentage of the payment as tax… Read More »

What is direct tax and indirect tax?

Indirect and Direct Tax    Indirect and Direct tax is a type of tax that is imposed on the income or wealth of an individual or entity. It is called “direct” because the tax is levied directly on the person or entity that is liable to pay it. The tax liability cannot be shifted to… Read More »

Applicable GST: What does “GST extra as applicable” mean?

Applicable GST GST extra as applicable” indicates that the price mentioned for a product or service does not include the Goods and Services Tax imposed by the government. The GST amount will add separately to the quoted price, and the final price will include in it.  So the GST amount will add to the quoted… Read More »