Tax Reference
Plain-English definitions of ITR, GST, and TDS terms — real section numbers, real amounts, no jargon. Updated for FY 2026-27.
ITR
Salaried, income ≤ ₹50L
Capital gains, multiple properties
Zero tax up to ₹12L income
PPF, ELSS, LIC — up to ₹1.5L
50% presumptive for professionals
Rent-based salary exemption
₹75,000 in new regime
LTCG 12.5%, STCG 20%
Quarterly instalments on ₹10K+ tax
GST
Outward supplies — due 11th
Summary return + payment — due 20th
Auto-populated ITC statement
Annual reconciliation — Dec 31
Mandatory above ₹20L/₹40L turnover
TDS
Tax deducted at source
Employer TDS certificate — June 15
Consolidated tax credit statement
IT dept's view of all your income
General
10-char permanent account number
State-level employment tax
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