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New-regime slabs, Form 16, ITR filing, and advance tax under the Income Tax Act 2025.
Slabs · Form 16 · ITR · Act 2025
New Tax Act 2025
The Income Tax Act 2025 in plain English — what replaced the old law on 1 April 2026, and how the new regime works.
536 sections · In force 1 Apr 2026
GST
CGST, SGST, IGST, input tax credit, GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B), and registration — consumer angle.
Rates · ITC · GSTR-1 · GSTR-3B
TDS
TDS rates, thresholds, certificates (Form 16, 16A), TCS, and deductions on salary, interest, dividends.
Rates · Thresholds · Form 16
Compliance Calendar
ITR filing, advance tax, TDS deposits, and GST return due dates — with penalty amounts and primary sources.
ITR · Advance tax · GST
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Tax you pay in installments during the financial year, before filing your ITR.
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Income Tax AISAIS vs Form 26AS vs CIBIL Score in India: Which Document Do You Actually Need
AIS, Form 26AS and your CIBIL score serve completely different purposes — one tracks tax paid, one shows your entire financial footprint, and one measures your creditworthiness. Here is exactly when to use each one.
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Income Tax AISAnnual Information Statement (AIS): What It Is and How to Use It
The Annual Information Statement (AIS) shows every income and tax detail the Income Tax Department already knows about you. Here is what is in it, how to download it, and what to do when something looks wrong.
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