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The compliance notes.

What changes in tax and compliance, how it affects your business, and what to do before the deadline. Every article is reviewed and dated.

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9 August 2026

The compliance calendar every business with a GSTIN should have on the wall

A comprehensive GST compliance calendar for businesses in India. Never miss a deadline for GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, or QRMP filings again.

18 min read · GST, Compliance, Tax Calendar

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9 August 2026

Filing an appeal before the CIT(A): timelines, fees and what to prepare

A comprehensive guide on filing an income tax appeal before the CIT(A), covering timelines, applicable fees, required documents, and the Faceless Appeal Scheme.

15 min read · Income Tax, Tax Appeals, CIT(A)

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9 August 2026

Form 26AS vs AIS vs your books: reconciling the three before you file

A comprehensive guide on reconciling Form 26AS, Annual Information Statement (AIS), and your books of accounts before filing your income tax return to avoid notices and penalties.

13 min read · Income Tax, Form 26AS, AIS

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9 August 2026

GST registration rejected? The eight reasons applications actually get refused

Has your GST registration been rejected? Discover the top 8 reasons for refusal, from mismatching PAN details to invalid principal place of business documents, and learn how to fix them.

16 min read · GST, Registration, Rejection

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9 August 2026

GSTR-9 and 9C: who has to file, and the reconciliations that catch people out

A comprehensive guide on who must file GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C, common reconciliation mismatches, and how to resolve them effectively before the filing deadline.

14 min read · GST, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C

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9 August 2026

Getting an IEC and LUT: the first-time exporter's actual sequence

A comprehensive guide on the exact sequence to obtain an Importer Exporter Code (IEC) and Letter of Undertaking (LUT) for first-time exporters in India.

16 min read · IEC, LUT, Export

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9 August 2026

Input Tax Credit reversal under Rule 42/43, explained without the jargon

A detailed and simple guide to calculating Input Tax Credit (ITC) reversals under Rule 42 and 43 for inputs, input services, and capital goods.

13 min read · GST, ITC, Compliance

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9 August 2026

Partnership firm vs LLP vs Private Limited: which one fits your situation

A comprehensive comparison between Partnership firms, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), and Private Limited Companies to help you choose the right business structure.

14 min read · Business Structure, LLP, Private Limited

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9 August 2026

Section 148 reassessment notice: what it means and how long you have

A comprehensive guide to understanding Section 148 reassessment notices, the time limits involved, and how to effectively respond to income tax scrutiny.

15 min read · Section 148, Income Tax, Reassessment

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9 August 2026

TDS defaults: how interest, late fee and penalty stack up

A comprehensive guide on the financial consequences of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) defaults, including interest calculations, late filing fees, and severe penalties under the Income Tax Act.

15 min read · TDS, Income Tax, Compliance

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9 August 2026

Trust registration and 12A/80G: the sequence that avoids a re-application

A comprehensive guide on the exact sequence for registering a trust and applying for 12A and 80G exemptions to avoid painful re-applications.

15 min read · Trust Registration, 12A Registration, 80G Registration

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9 August 2026

What happens after you receive a GST notice — and the first three things to do

A comprehensive guide on what happens after receiving a GST notice, the first steps to take, types of notices, and how to effectively respond or file an appeal.

16 min read · GST, Notices, Tax Appeals