Articles by efiletax

Fast-Track GST Registration and Its Hidden Compliance Limits

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13 March 2026 1278 Views

Understand GST Rule 14A fast-track registration effective 1 Nov 2025. Learn the Rs 2.5 lakh B2B tax cap, eligibility, risks and who should or should not opt in....

MCA Scheme to Waive Additional Fees 2026

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25 February 2026 4662 Views

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs introduces Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 (CCFS-2026), offering a one-time amnesty with up to 90% relief on additional ROC filing fees, reduced strike-off and dormant fees, and immunity from prosecution. Valid from 15 April to 15 July 2026.

Agricultural Land to Layout Development: Capital Gain, Business Income & GST Explained

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25 February 2026 589 Views

Understand tax implications of converting agricultural land into residential plots - capital gains vs business income, ITR filing, Section 45(2), GST applicability, valuation rules and key mistakes to avoid for real estate investors.

The Great Indian Housing Disconnect (2025-2026)

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24 February 2026 303 Views

Why home prices in India keep rising despite unsold flats. Understand market realities, financial risks, and whether buying a house in 2026 truly makes sense.

What is Hawala Transaction in India?

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24 February 2026 1916 Views

Understand what hawala is, how it works, why it is illegal in India, and how government agencies trace hawala transactions using AI, STRs, and financial intelligence in 2026.

Rs 70,000 Crore Restaurant Tax Evasion Detected: How AI-Driven Tax Audits Are Changing Compliance in India

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23 February 2026 1110 Views

Income Tax Department detects ₹70,000 crore suppressed restaurant sales using AI and billing analytics. Know penalties, risks and key compliance steps for businesses.

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

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23 February 2026 961 Views

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.

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

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21 February 2026 1358 Views

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

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20 February 2026 1164 Views

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.

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

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20 February 2026 1430 Views

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...