Income Tax
11 August 2026
New Tax Regime Slabs AY 2026-27: Zero Tax up to Rs. 12 Lakh
New regime slabs for AY 2026-27: nil up to Rs. 4 lakh, then 5% to 30%. The Rs. 60,000 Section 87A rebate makes income up to Rs. 12 lakh tax-free.
Income Tax – Capital Gains
Income Tax
28 July 2026
ITR Due Dates AY 2026-27: New Staggered Calendar (July 31, Aug 31, Oct 31)
ITR-1/ITR-2 by 31 July 2026, ITR-3/ITR-4 non-audit by 31 August, audit cases by 31 October. Budget 2026 introduced the staggered calendar for AY 2026-27.
Income Tax
22 July 2026
TDS Rates & Sections FY 2025-26: Quick Reference for Deductors
Key TDS sections and rates for FY 2025-26: salary 192, interest 194A, rent 194I, contract 194C, professional fees 194J - with quarterly return due dates.
Income Tax
01 August 2026
PAN-Aadhaar Linking 2026: Inoperative PAN, Rs. 1,000 Fee & Reactivation
PANs not linked to Aadhaar by 31 December 2025 became inoperative from 1 January 2026. Learn the fee, consequences and how to reactivate your PAN.
Income Tax
15 July 2026
Advance Tax Instalments FY 2025-26: 15 June, 15 Sep, 15 Dec, 15 Mar
Pay advance tax in four instalments - 15%, 45%, 75%, 100% - by 15 June, 15 September, 15 December 2026 and 15 March 2026. Interest under 234B/234C for defaults.
Income Tax
12 July 2026
Income Tax Notices Explained: 143(1), 142(1), 143(2) & 148 Reopening
What to do when you get an income tax notice - intimation under 143(1), information call under 142(1), scrutiny under 143(2) and reopening under 148.
Income Tax
10 July 2026
Capital Gains Tax 2026: LTCG 12.5%, STCG Rates & How to Report in ITR
Short and long-term capital gains rates for FY 2025-26: 12.5% LTCG on most assets (no indexation for property), 20% STCG on listed equity. Reporting made simple.
Income Tax
08 July 2026
Form 16, 26AS & AIS Reconciliation Before Filing ITR for AY 2026-27
Compare your Form 16, Form 26AS and AIS before filing ITR for AY 2026-27. Mismatches trigger notices. A simple 5-step reconciliation process with a checklist.