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New HRA Rule (Draft IT Rules 2026): What Salaried Employees & Professionals Must Now Do

efiletax 23 February 2026 at 09:24

Draft Income Tax Rules 2026 tighten HRA verification by requiring relationship disclosure with landlords in Form 124. Know new compliance rules, penalties, and how salaried taxpayers can claim HRA safely.

Trade Reset: How the US Supreme Court Just Rewrote India's Export Story

CA Jaydeep Babubhai Vadher 23 February 2026 at 09:07

The US Supreme Court ruling against Donald Trump's global tariffs brings relief to Indian exporters, reshapes trade talks and resets India-US tariff dynamics.

Reassessment Proceedings under Section 148A: A Practical Roadmap for Tax Professionals

Lalak Bagdiya 23 February 2026 at 09:02

Understand Section 148A reassessment under the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Procedure, time limits, drafting strategy and key compliance insights for tax professionals.

RBI Rules 2026 - What Is Really New and What Is Just Viral Confusion?

efiletax 21 February 2026 at 07:50

Viral 'New RBI Rules 2026' messages on WhatsApp are misleading. Learn which updates are genuine, which are old rules and what actually applies to credit scores, loan prepayments.

GST & Taxation in Textile Industry: Addressing inverted duty bottleneck

Lalak Bagdiya 21 February 2026 at 07:33

Explore how the inverted duty structure under GST is straining India’s textile industry, blocking cash flows, raising compliance costs, and affecting global competitiveness. Learn why rationalized taxes and faster ITC refunds are critical for growth.

Why Compliance Falls Apart in SMEs and How to Get Ahead of It

Aashok F C Advisory 21 February 2026 at 07:19

Why compliance breaks down in SMEs and how to fix it before penalties hit. Learn practical steps to build systems, assign ownership, improve documentation, and stay audit-ready.

Tax Exemption Clarified for Armed Forces Disability Pension

Poojitha Raam Vinay 20 February 2026 at 17:28

Latest clarification on tax exemption for Armed Forces disability pension under the Government of India and Income-tax Act 1961- Eligibility, family pension rules, Budget 2026 changes and FAQs explained.

GST on Sarees & Salwar Suits in India (2025): 5% or 18%? Full HSN Guide

efiletax 20 February 2026 at 10:43

Confused about GST on sarees and salwar suits? Learn when GST is 5% vs 18%, correct HSN codes, the Rs 2,500 per-piece rule, and how to avoid costly classification mistakes and GST notices for stitched vs unstitched products.

Section 143 Of The CGST Act - Facilitating Job Work With Discipline

Raj Jaggi 20 February 2026 at 10:29

A comprehensive legislative overview of the GST job work framework under Section 143 and Rule 45, explaining tax-neutral movement of goods, timelines, compliance requirements, deemed supply provisions and practical implications for principals and professionals.

Now You Can Use CGST or SGST Credit in Any Order for IGST Payment

efiletax 20 February 2026 at 09:43

India's GST system is slowly moving toward cash-flow-friendly compliance .From the February 2026 tax period, the GST portal allows taxpayers to utilise:CGST or..