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Tax

ITR Filing Checklist 2025: Documents Every Taxpayer Must Gather Before Filing

ITR season starts July 1. But gathering the right documents takes time. Use this CA-curated checklist to ensure you have everything ready before you sit down to file.

CA Gorantla Butchibabu
1 Jun 20258 min
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Tax

Understanding TDS on Salary: A Complete Guide for Employees and HR Teams

Your employer deducts TDS on salary based on your projected annual income. But many employees overpay because they forget to submit investment declarations. Here is how to get it right.

CA Gorantla Butchibabu
18 Apr 20257 min
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GST

GST Input Tax Credit: The 5 Most Common Mistakes That Trigger Notices

ITC reversals and demand notices under GST are surging. Here are the five most common mistakes — wrong reconciliation, ineligible credits, time limits, vendor defaults — that land taxpayers in trouble.

CA Gorantla Butchibabu
10 Apr 20258 min
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Tax

New Tax Regime vs Old Regime: Which Should You Choose in FY 2025-26?

The new tax regime is now the default — but is it always better? We break down slab rates, available deductions, and which regime saves more for salaried individuals, business owners, and retirees.

CA Gorantla Butchibabu
1 Apr 20259 min
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GST

What is GSTR-2B and Why It Matters More Than GSTR-2A

GSTR-2B replaced GSTR-2A as the benchmark for ITC claims in 2022. Unlike 2A, it is static, auto-locked, and legally enforceable. Here is everything you need to know.

CA Gorantla Butchibabu
22 Mar 20256 min
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Compliance

7 Things Every Startup Founder Should Know About Company Compliance in India

Founders often focus on product and fundraising while compliance quietly lapses — leading to penalties, strike-off notices, and worse. Here are the 7 areas no startup can afford to ignore.

CA Gorantla Butchibabu
15 Mar 202510 min
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Tax

Advance Tax for Professionals and Business Owners: Who Pays, When, and How Much

If your tax liability exceeds ₹10,000 in a financial year and you are not a salaried employee with employer TDS, you must pay advance tax. Here is how to calculate and pay it correctly.

CA Gorantla Butchibabu
1 Mar 20257 min
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Payroll

EPF and ESI Contribution Rules for Employers: FY 2025-26 Update

PF and ESIC are not optional for eligible employers. Here are the updated contribution rates, calculation examples, challan deadlines, and what happens if you miss a payment.

CA Gorantla Butchibabu
20 Feb 20258 min
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Tax

HRA Exemption: How to Calculate and Maximise Your Tax Benefit

House Rent Allowance exemption is one of the most valuable tax benefits for salaried employees. Yet most people claim less than they are entitled to. Here is how to calculate it correctly.

CA Gorantla Butchibabu
5 Feb 20256 min
Accountant working on GST annual return filing
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GST

GSTR-9 Annual Return: A Step-by-Step Filing Guide for FY 2024-25

GSTR-9 is the annual summary of your entire year's GST activity. Get one table wrong and you may face notices, ITC reversals, or demand orders. Here is how to file it correctly.

CA Gorantla Butchibabu
15 Jan 202510 min