Articles by Chaitra Seetharam

Tax Deduction on Salary Paid To Non-Resident

Posted by Chaitra Seetharam 03 November 2025 738 Views

Indian tax law requires employers to deduct TDS from the salaries of non-resident employees working in India. This deduction, governed by Section 192, is mandat...

Registration to Be Approved in 72 hours from 1st Nov 2025

Posted by Chaitra Seetharam 01 November 2025 1134 Views

Starting November 1, 2025, India’s GST 2.0 reforms will introduce a simplified registration system with 72-hour auto-approval for low-risk applicants.

Glitch in the System or Habitual Delay: Who's Really to Blame for ITR Filing Chaos?

Posted by Chaitra Seetharam 25 October 2025 4607 Views

AY 2025-26 e-filing faced major disruptions due to portal glitches and last-minute filings, causing refund delays and backlogs. Explore the causes, CBDT response, High Court interventions and strategies for smoother tax filing in the future.

Udyam Registration Certificate: Steps, Required Documents, and Benefits

Posted by Chaitra Seetharam 13 October 2025 1217 Views

Get your business officially recognized as an MSME with Udyam Registration. Enjoy lifelong validity, loans, subsidies & government benefits online.

October 2025 New Rules Checklist for Businesses and Individuals

Posted by Chaitra Seetharam 08 October 2025 464 Views

A new era for India's economy begins in October 2025, with landmark reforms offering greater financial flexibility, stronger consumer safeguards, and modernized...

GST 2.0 Arrives: Threshold for GST Registration Still on 1.0

Posted by Chaitra Seetharam 15 September 2025 4052 Views

GST 2.0, launched on September 22, 2025, streamlines India’s indirect tax system with simplified slabs (5%, 18%, 40%), faster refunds, and easier compliance. However, GST registration thresholds remain unchanged at Rs 40 lakh for goods and ₹20 lakh for services in regular states.

Goods in Transit: E-Way Bill Validity During GST Rate Change

Posted by Chaitra Seetharam 12 September 2025 808 Views

GST rates changing from 22 September 2025? Do you really need to cancel e-way bills in transit or do they remain valid?

Crypto Reporting in ITR: Rules and Filing Tips

Posted by Chaitra Seetharam 05 September 2025 1563 Views

Learn how newly introduced disclosures and schedules in your ITR help ensure accurate reporting of crypto income.

New Code for Social Media Influencers in ITR-3: Is Content Creation Now a Profession?

Posted by Chaitra Seetharam 29 July 2025 879 Views

The Income Tax Department has officially recognised "Content Creation" as a profession in ITR-3 for AY 2024–25 with Profession Code 6023. Social media influencers and creators must now report income under “Profits and Gains from Business or Profession,” comply with GST if applicable, and maintain proper records to claim deductions and ensure tax compliance.

Earned Rs 1.2 lakh intraday, Rs 2.5 lakh STCG from Stocks. Do I Need to File ITR in AY 2025-26?

Posted by Chaitra Seetharam 27 June 2025 1264 Views

Intraday describes trading actions or market movements that happen within one trading session, from market open to close. It applies to stocks, forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, where traders buy and sell assets within the same day.