Articles by CS Lalit Rajput

New Tax Rules From 1st April - 19 Key Changes

CS Lalit Rajput 03 April 2026 at 09:27

Income-tax Act 2025 replaces the 1961 law from April 1, 2026. Explore 19 key changes impacting salaried individuals, investors, HRA rules, capital gains, STT and compliance updates.

The GST Paradox Of Power Storage

CS Lalit Rajput 31 March 2026 at 09:48

Tamil Nadu AAR rules that Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) qualify as support services under HSN 998631, attracting 18% GST. Exemption as "supply of electrical energy" denied; GST registration mandatory for operators.

Tax Guidance On Share Buybacks

CS Lalit Rajput 30 March 2026 at 09:40

India revises share buyback taxation from April 1, 2026, shifting to capital gains and imposing a 12% surcharge only on promoters, ensuring fair tax treatment for minority shareholders.

FSSAI Mandates Registration For Milk Producers And Vendors

CS Lalit Rajput 23 March 2026 at 10:34

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has mandated registration or licensing for independent milk producers and vendors through its March 11, 2026 advisory, aiming to curb adulteration and enhance food safety.

GST Alert: Tax-Free Waste Management

CS Lalit Rajput 14 March 2026 at 12:54

WB AAR clarifies GST exemption on conservancy and solid waste management services provided to municipal bodies under Notification 12/2017 in Hari Narayan Singh case.

Tax Compliance Tracker for the month of March 2026

CS Lalit Rajput 05 March 2026 at 09:09

Stay updated with key Income Tax and GST compliance deadlines for March 2026, including advance tax payment, TDS certificates, Form 67, updated return filing for AY 2021-22 and GST returns such as GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-6, GSTR-7, and GSTR-8.

Income Tax Rebate Rules For FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)

CS Lalit Rajput 01 February 2026 at 09:36

Section 87A rebate explained for FY 2025-26: zero tax up to Rs 12 lakh under the new regime, old vs new comparison, eligibility & Budget 2026 expectations.

Statutory Tax Compliance Tracker - January 2026

CS Lalit Rajput 03 January 2026 at 10:27

Comprehensive compliance calendar for January 2026 covering key due dates under the Income-tax Act, 1961 and GST laws, including TDS/TCS returns, GST returns (GSTR-3B, GSTR-1, QRMP), PAN-Aadhaar linking alerts, and other critical statutory deadlines for taxpayers and professionals.

Arbitrage Funds: Balancing Low Volatility With Superior Post-Tax Returns

CS Lalit Rajput 02 January 2026 at 10:45

Arbitrage funds emerge as 2025's breakout mutual fund category, with Rs 2.75 lakh crore AUM, offering low risk, equity tax benefits, and stable post-tax returns.

PF Interest after Resignation: Fact vs. Fiction

CS Lalit Rajput 27 December 2025 at 17:15

Does your EPF earn interest after you leave a job? EPFO rules clarify that PF accounts continue earning up to 8.25% interest even without contributions until age 58.