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GST Blog & Guides
Practical guides for Indian businesses. Filing, notices, penalties - explained simply.
GST Guide 11 min
Advance Tax Due Dates 2025-26 Next Deadline Sep 15
Miss an advance tax instalment and the interest starts adding up immediately. Here is the full FY 2025-26 due date schedule, who is exempt, and a complete worked calculation.
21 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 10 min
HRA Exemption Calculation Guide With Examples (2025-26)
HRA exemption rules just changed for four more cities, but only from FY 2026-27. Here is the exact formula, the city list that applies to your FY 2025-26 return, and two full worked examples.
21 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 11 min
Section 44AD for GST Dealers: Presumptive Tax 2025-26
If you are GST-registered and tired of maintaining full books, Section 44AD lets you declare income at 6% or 8% of turnover instead. Here is exactly how GST turnover and income tax turnover connect, with a worked example.
21 Jun 2026Read ->
Tax Update 11 min
TDS Section Old vs New List 2025-26 with Rates
Every TDS section has a new number from April 2026. This is the complete old-to-new mapping table, with rates, thresholds and due dates, so you never quote the wrong section on a return again.
21 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 15 min
Post-Sale Discount Under GST 2026: No Pre-Agreement Needed Now But One Wrong Credit Note Still Costs You ITC
14 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 12 min
HSN Code for Mobile Phones 2025: 8517 GST Rate Guide
The HSN code for mobile phones is 8517 and the GST rate is 18%. But get the accessory codes wrong on your invoice and you will face ITC rejection and notice. Here is the complete HSN and GST rate breakdown for every product in the mobile category.
14 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 14 min
GSTR-3B Filing Guide 2025-26: Due Date, Tables & ITC Rules
GSTR-3B is the return that determines how much GST you actually pay. Get one table wrong and you are looking at notices, blocked ITC, and interest at 18% per annum. This guide covers the full filing process, July 2025 hard-lock changes, and the 8 mistakes that get businesses into trouble.
13 Jun 2026Read ->
Tax Update 14 min
GST 2.0 New Rates 2025: Complete Guide for Indian Businesses
India's biggest GST overhaul since 2017 just happened. The 12% and 28% slabs are gone. Here is what the new 5%, 18%, and 40% structure means for your business with a compliance checklist you can use today.
13 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 16 min
GSTR-9 Annual Return FY 2025-26: Complete Filing Guide Who Must File, What Changed, and Why Missing 31 December 2026 Blocks Your Monthly Returns
12 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 10 min
BREAKING: E-Way Bill Deadline Postponed to 1 August 2026 GSTN Extends Ship-To GSTIN Mandate After Industry Pressure
12 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 14 min
ITR-4 and Section 44AD for GST Dealers 2026-27: Pay Tax on 6% of Turnover Not Your Actual Profit
11 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 14 min
GST for Amazon, Flipkart & Meesho Sellers 2026: Registration, TCS, GSTR-8 Reconciliation and the ₹1,000 Crore Mistake Most Sellers Make
11 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 13 min
GST on Rent in India 2026: The 18% Rule That Catches Landlords and Tenants Off Guard
11 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 13 min
GST Composition Scheme 2026-27: Complete Guide for Small Businesses Rates, Eligibility, CMP-08, and Whether It Actually Saves You Money
10 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 14 min
GSTR-2B Mismatch in 2026: Why Your ITC Is Blocked and Exactly How to Fix It Before a Notice Lands
10 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 12 min
GST for Freelancers India 2026 Complete Guide: Registration, LUT, Zero-Rated Exports & ITC
9 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 11 min
Your Vendor's GST Number Could Be Fake Here's How to Check It in 30 Seconds (And Why It Costs You ₹24% Interest If You Don't)
9 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 12 min
You Have 7 Days to Update Your E-Way Bill Process Or Face Failed EWB Generation
8 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 14 min
Most Businesses Are Using IMS Wrong And It Is Going to Cost Them ITC
8 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 15 min
GST 2.0 New Rate Structure 2025-26: Everything Your Business Needs to Know (Complete Guide)
5 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 14 min
GSTAT Appeal Deadline: 30 June 2026 Your Last Chance to Fight a GST Demand Order
GSTAT is now operational after 8 years. If you have a GST demand order communicated before 1 April 2026, your window to file a second appeal closes on 30 June 2026 permanently. No extension is coming. This guide covers who qualifies, how to calculate the pre-deposit correctly, and exactly how to file before the deadline.
5 Jun 2026Read ->
GST Guide 17 min
Do Freelancers Really Need GST in India? (Most People Get This Wrong)
Most freelancers in India either panic-register for GST they don't need or skip it entirely and invite trouble. This guide cuts through the noise and tells you exactly what applies to your situation, with real numbers and zero fluff.
23 Apr 2026Read ->
GST Guide 13 min
How to Download GST Registration Certificate Online in 3 Minutes (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)
Every bank, vendor, and auditor asks for it. Most businesses panic when they cannot find it. Your GST Registration Certificate (Form GST REG-06) is free, available 24/7, and takes 3 minutes to download — if you know where to click. This guide covers the exact steps, every common error, and the ₹25,000 penalty 90% of businesses are unknowingly risking right now.
20 Apr 2026Read ->
GST Guide 13 min
GST DRC-07 Notice Received? Here Is Exactly What It Means and What You Must Do in the Next 90 Days
Received a GST DRC-07 on your portal? Most businesses ignore it. Then their bank account gets attached. This guide tells you exactly what DRC-07 means, why you got it, and the precise steps to take in the next 90 days — whether you pay or fight it.
20 Apr 2026Read ->
Tax Update 22 min
TDS New Rules April 2026: Complete Guide to Section Changes and New Rates
194C, 194J, 192 every TDS section changed on April 1, 2026. New sections, new forms, new rules. If your business is still using old section numbers, your TDS return is already wrong.
6 Apr 2026Read ->
Tax Update 21 min
Form 121 Income Tax: How to Fill, Submit Online, Last Date & Full Guide (Replaces 15G, 15H)
Form 121 replaces Form 15G and 15H from April 2026. Learn how to fill Form 121 online step by step, last date to submit, eligibility, income limit, and senior citizen rules. Complete guide with examples.
2 Apr 2026Read ->
Tax Update 13 min
New Income Tax Rules 2026: Every Change That Affects Your Salary, HRA & TDS
New Income Tax Rules 2026 are live from April 1. Children's education allowance jumps to ₹3,000/month, 4 new cities get 50% HRA exemption, and Form 16 becomes Form 130. Here's every change explained simply.
1 Apr 2026Read ->
GST Guide 14 min
Your Vendor's GST Number Could Be Fake Here's How to Check It in 30 Seconds
GSTIN stands for Goods and Services Tax Identification Number. Think of it like an Aadhaar card, but for businesses. Just like every Indian citizen has a unique Aadhaar number linked to their identity, every GST-registered business in India has a unique GSTIN linked to their tax identity.
25 Mar 2026Read ->
