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A quick-reference hub for the dates and rates that matter — plus practical insights to keep your finances healthy all year round.

Compliance due-date calendar

Indicative recurring dates — verify against the latest notifications, as due dates can be extended or revised.

New Regime · FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)

0%	Essential goods & specified services
5%	Common-use items, transport
12%	Standard goods & services
18%	Most goods & services
28%	Luxury & sin goods

Section	Nature	Rate
194A	Interest (other than securities)	10%
194C	Payment to contractors	1% / 2%
194H	Commission or brokerage	2%
194I	Rent — plant/machinery · land/building	2% · 10%
194J	Professional / technical fees	10% / 2%
194Q	Purchase of goods (> ₹50L)	0.1%

Resident payees, indicative rates. Actual rate depends on PAN availability and specific provisions.

New tax regime is the default; taxpayers may still opt for the old regime.
Standard deduction of ₹75,000 available to salaried taxpayers under the new regime.
Rebate under section 87A makes income up to the specified threshold effectively tax-free under the new regime.
Revised, simplified slab structure with a higher basic exemption limit.
Continued push toward faceless assessments and simplified compliance.

Insights

Monthly bookkeeping avoids the March scramble, catches errors early, and keeps you ready for any notice or loan application.

Matching your purchases with GSTR-2B each month protects your input tax credit and prevents mismatches from piling up.

Tax planning works best across the year. A quick mid-year review often uncovers legitimate savings you’d otherwise miss.

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