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Freelancers earning income from US IT companies: Key FAQs answered on tax calculation, TDS, GST and ITR filing

Indian freelancers earning from US IT companies need to correctly report income, convert dollar earnings, claim expenses, and comply with ITR, DTAA, GST, and foreign-income rules.

3 min read17 Aug 2026
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Foreign asset disclosure scheme 2026: How to calculate market value of different overseas holdings — check rules

The Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme 2026 allows eligible taxpayers to declare certain foreign assets and income. Valuing these assets correctly is important, with different rules for shares, bank accounts, property, and other assets.

3 min read17 Aug 2026
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ITR defective notice for AY 2026-27: Why you may receive it, deadline to respond and what happens if you ignore it

A defective ITR notice under Section 139(9) can be issued when your tax return contains missing, inconsistent, or incorrect details. But how much time you have to respond and what could happen if you ignore it are important things taxpayers should know.

2 min read16 Aug 2026
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Foreign assets disclosure scheme 2026: Key FAQs on who can apply, what you can declare and how to file

The Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme 2026 offers eligible taxpayers a one-time window to disclose foreign assets and income. Here’s what you need to know about the specific eligibility rules, disclosure limits, deadlines, and payment conditions.

3 min read16 Aug 2026
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Earning income from YouTube: Here's how Indian creators should calculate tax and file ITR

If you are an Indian content creator earning income from YouTube, it is important to understand how your dollar earnings should be converted, taxed and reported in your ITR. Knowing the correct rules can help you avoid errors and ensure proper tax compliance.

3 min read13 Aug 2026
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Deposited over ₹50 lakh cash in bank account, no ITR filed: Here's why ITAT ruled in taxpayer's favour

A ₹54 lakh cash deposit landed a Rohtak property dealer in a tax dispute after he failed to file an ITR and respond to notices. But documents showing the money belonged to property buyers, not him, changed the case and led the Delhi ITAT to delete the tax addition.

3 min read13 Aug 2026
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Child certificate under Income Tax Act 2025: What is it, who needs it and how to generate one?

Form 128 allows taxpayers to obtain lower or nil TDS/TCS certificates. Under the Income Tax 2025, child certificates can be generated for individual payers. Here's what they mean, who needs them, and how to get them.

2 min read12 Aug 2026
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Sold property but missed expense deductions in original ITR? Here's what Mumbai ITAT ruling says

A Mumbai ITAT ruling has offered relief to a taxpayer who claimed ₹37.16 lakh in property-related expenses during reassessment. The tribunal examined whether such claims could be allowed later and ultimately directed the tax department to delete the additions.

2 min read12 Aug 2026
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ITR-5 online and offline utilities released for AY 2026-27: Know who can file this form, key deadlines and more

The Income Tax Department has released online and offline ITR-5 utilities for AY 2026-27. Here’s what taxpayers should know about who can file this form, the applicable filing deadlines, and the different options available to prepare and submit the return.

2 min read9 Aug 2026
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ITR guide for freelancers: Know the correct return form and filing process ahead of August 31 deadline

As the August 31 ITR deadline approaches, freelancers must prepare to file their income tax returns. Unlike employees, they report income from multiple clients, including foreign services, which is fully taxable in India. Details here.

3 min read9 Aug 2026