Missed Q2 TDS return late fee deadline guide - calendar marked 31 October with tax documents

Missed Q2 TDS Return Deadline (31 October 2026): Late Fee, Interest and How to File Now

Missed the 31 October 2026 Q2 TDS return deadline? You can still file. The late fee is Rs 200 per day, capped at the TDS amount — and filing within one month avoids the penalty. Here is how to file now.

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Capital gains tax on agricultural land sale guide - rural land tax-free, urban land 12.5 percent LTCG, Section 54B exemption

Capital Gains Tax on Agricultural Land Sale in India (2026): Rural vs Urban Rules and Section 54B Exemption

Rural agricultural land is tax-free, urban land pays 12.5% long-term tax, and Section 54B can remove the tax if you buy new farmland within two years.

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Pension income tax in India 2026 - salary rules, commuted pension exemption and family pension deduction guide

Pension Income Tax in India (2026): Salary Rules, Commuted Pension Exemption & Family Pension

Your pension is taxed as salary, commuted pension is partly or fully tax-free, and family pension gets its own deduction. The 2026 rules, limits, and worked examples, explained simply.

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EPF withdrawal tax guide: 5-year rule and 10 percent TDS explained

EPF Withdrawal Tax (2026): 5-Year Rule, 10% TDS & When PF Withdrawal Is Tax-Free

EPF withdrawal is tax-free after 5 years of continuous service. Before that, tax and 10% TDS may apply. Learn the 5-year rule, taxable parts, Form 121, and ITR reporting.

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44AD presumptive tax for small businesses: 6 percent digital and 8 percent cash rates

44AD Presumptive Tax for Small Businesses (2026): 6% and 8% Rates, Rs 3 Crore Limit and Who Cannot Use It

Section 44AD lets small businesses declare 6% of digital and 8% of cash turnover as income instead of tracking every expense. Turnover limits, eligibility, ITR-4 and the 5-year rule explained.

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Mutual fund taxation in India 2026 - equity, debt and hybrid tax rates

Mutual Fund Taxation in India (2026): Equity, Debt & Hybrid Rates, SIP, SWP & Dividend Rules

Mutual fund taxation in India (2026): equity funds at 20% short-term and 12.5% long-term above Rs 1.25 lakh, debt funds at slab rate, plus SIP, SWP and dividend rules in simple words.

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