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PAN Card Application 2026 — How to Apply Online, Documents, e-PAN

Complete guide to PAN card application in 2026. Apply online via NSDL or UTIITSL, documents required, e-PAN in 48 hours, PAN correction, and PAN-Aadhaar linking.

1 June 2026·7 min readRead →

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Professional Tax in India 2026 — State-wise Rates, Exemptions, and Filing

Complete guide to Professional Tax in India 2026. State-wise rates for Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal. Deductible under Section 16(iii).

1 June 2026·7 min read

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Salary Structure for Tax Saving 2026 — How to Restructure CTC to Reduce Tax

How to restructure your salary CTC to minimise income tax in FY 2026-27. HRA, LTA, food allowance, NPS, gratuity — which components save the most tax under old and new regime.

1 June 2026·8 min read

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Section 44ADA Presumptive Taxation for Freelancers 2026 — Pay Tax on 50% of Income

Complete guide to Section 44ADA presumptive taxation for freelancers and professionals in 2026. Pay tax on 50% of gross receipts — limit ₹50L, or ₹75L if cash receipts stay within 5%. No books required. File ITR-4.

1 June 2026·9 min read

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Section 80D Health Insurance Deduction 2026 — Complete Guide with Examples

Complete guide to Section 80D health insurance deduction for FY 2026-27. ₹25,000 for self/family, ₹50,000 for senior citizens, preventive health checkup ₹5,000. Old regime only.

1 June 2026·7 min read

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TAN Registration and TDS Filing Guide 2026 — Form 49B, Quarterly Returns, Form 16

Complete guide to TAN registration and TDS filing for FY 2026-27. How to apply for TAN (Form 49B), quarterly TDS returns (24Q, 26Q), Form 16/16A generation, and penalties.

1 June 2026·8 min read

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TDS Rates and Sections 2026 — Complete Chart for FY 2026-27

Complete TDS rate chart for FY 2026-27. Section 192 (salary), 194C (contractor), 194J (professional), 194A (interest), 194H (commission). Updated for Income Tax Act 2025.

1 June 2026·8 min read

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ITR Filing Last Date 2026 — FY 2025-26 Deadlines You Must Know

Complete guide to ITR filing deadlines for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27). July 31 for salaried, August 31 for business income. Late fee, penalties, and revised return rules.

20 May 2026·6 min read

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New vs Old Tax Regime 2026 — Which One Saves You More Tax?

Complete comparison of new vs old tax regime for FY 2025-26. Tax slabs, deductions, rebate 87A, and which regime is better for salaried employees, freelancers, and investors.

18 May 2026·8 min read

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HRA Exemption Calculation with Example — FY 2025-26

Step-by-step HRA exemption calculation with examples for metro and non-metro cities. New 8-city metro list from FY 2026-27. Formula, conditions, and common mistakes.

17 May 2026·6 min read

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What is AIS (Annual Information Statement)? How to Use It for ITR Filing 2026

AIS (Annual Information Statement) is the IT Department's comprehensive view of your financial transactions. Learn how to download it, what it contains, and how to use it for ITR filing 2026.

16 May 2026·6 min read

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ITR-1 vs ITR-2 — Which Form Should You File for FY 2025-26?

Confused between ITR-1 and ITR-2? This guide explains who should file which form for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27), with examples for salaried employees, investors, and NRIs.

15 May 2026·7 min read

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