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Tax audit deadline 2026: Who must file the report by Sept 30 and when is the last date to file ITR for such taxpayers

Taxpayers with business or professional incomes face different ITR deadlines. Tax audit reports are due by September 30, 2026, with penalties applicable for late submissions. Details here.

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Annual Information Statement: What AIS covers, how taxpayers can access it and correct errors online

AIS gives taxpayers a consolidated view of financial and tax information linked to their PAN. Here's what it covers, when new information may appear, how to access the statement and what to do if you spot an error.

2 min read6 Sep 2026
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ITR deadline for businesses and professionals: Who gets time until October 31 to file their returns?

The ITR filing deadline for businesses and professionals is later than the due date for most individual taxpayers. Taxpayers subject to audit have until October 31, 2026. Full list here.

2 min read5 Sep 2026
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Hindu undivided family tax benefits: Can salaried individuals also take advantage of them? Details here

Creating a HUF allows families to benefit from independent taxation, separate deductions, and wealth management. However, merely establishing an HUF doesn't lower tax liability. Here's whether salaried individuals can form one.

3 min read5 Sep 2026
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Employee reported ₹9.6 lakh EPF interest in ITR by mistake: Can income tax still be charged? ITAT Mumbai clarifies

ITAT Mumbai ruled against a ₹9.6-lakh tax addition based on an incorrect ITR entry without evidence of EPF withdrawal. Details of the case here.

2 min read4 Sep 2026
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ITR-U vs FAST-DS — Which option is better for disclosing past foreign income or assets?

Indian residents can rectify missed foreign income or asset disclosures through ITR-U or FAST-DS, depending on factors such as the nature of the asset and tax liability. Here's everything you need to know about the two options and which one is more economical.

3 min read4 Sep 2026
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No ITR, no reply to tax notices: Why ITAT Chennai still reduced a doctor’s taxable income by half

ITAT Chennai ruled on August 19, 2026, reducing a doctor's taxable income by half, even though he failed to file ITR and did not respond to subsequent tax notices. Here's what happened.

2 min read4 Sep 2026
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ITAT ruling: Taxpayers cannot be denied TDS credit due to deductor's failure to deposit tax

ITAT Delhi has ruled that taxpayers cannot be denied TDS credit if their deductor fails to deposit the deducted tax with the government. Section 205 protects taxpayers from double taxation by placing the liability for recovery squarely on the defaulting deductor, not the compliant taxpayer.

2 min read2 Sep 2026
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Gold above permissible limit: What it means, can it be seized, how to store it safely – tax experts explain

Own gold beyond the permissible limits? Experts highlight that these thresholds are search-exemption limits, not ownership caps; proper documentation is what truly matters. Here are the rules.

2 min read2 Sep 2026
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FAST-DS 2026: Form 1 live on income tax portal for foreign asset disclosure; check eligibility, filing process

Form 1 is now live on the income tax e-filing portal for the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, 2026. This one-time scheme allows eligible taxpayers to disclose foreign assets and income. Declarations can be filed until 31 December 2026.

3 min read1 Sep 2026