Income Tax
Choosing the right ITR form, comparing the old and new regimes, and filing a return that matches what the department already knows about you.
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Income tax, planning, capital gains and notices explained in plain language.
In this section
Tax Planning
A written plan, made before the year ends, that lowers what you legally owe — instead of a scramble for receipts in March.
Tax Saving
The deductions and exemptions that are worth claiming, what they cap out at, and which ones are not worth buying an unwanted product for.
Capital Gains Tax
How gains on shares, mutual funds, property and gold are taxed, what indexation still applies to, and the exemptions worth planning for.
NRI Taxation
Residential status, what India actually taxes, DTAA relief and the repatriation paperwork for non-residents.
Tax Notices
What each kind of notice means, how long you have, and how a reply is drafted so it closes the matter.
How we handle tax work
Every return we file is reviewed by a practising auditor before submission. We pick the correct ITR form, compare the old and new regimes for your numbers, reconcile the figures against Form 26AS and the Annual Information Statement, and file only when the three agree.
If a notice arrives afterwards, the same person who filed the return drafts the reply. Fees are published per return, not billed as a retainer.
Who these pages are for #
Salaried employees with one or more Form 16s, freelancers and professionals filing under presumptive taxation, small companies and LLPs, investors with capital gains from shares, mutual funds or property, and non-residents with Indian income.
What you will need
- Form 16 from every employer you worked for in the year
- Annual Information Statement and Form 26AS from the income tax portal
- Bank and interest certificates for the full financial year
- Capital gains statement from your broker or fund house
- Proof of the deductions you intend to claim
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