Taxes Lok blog: tax & compliance guides
Plain-language answers to the questions our clients ask most, written by the Taxes Lok team.
GSTR-3B late fee and interest: what you pay for filing late
How the GSTR-3B late fee of ₹50 a day and 18% interest are calculated, the maximum late fee by turnover, worked examples and what else happens when you file late.
Read guide Income TaxIncome tax refund failed? How to fix it and get it re-issued
Why income tax refunds fail (unvalidated bank account, PAN mismatch, closed account) and the steps to validate your bank account and file a refund reissue request.
Read guide ROC & LLPLLP Form 8 and Form 11: due dates, late fee and documents
LLP annual filing explained: Form 11 by 30 May and Form 8 by 30 October, the ₹100 a day late fee per form, audit limits, documents and who signs.
Read guide GSTGST registration: documents, process and how long it takes
Documents needed for GST registration for proprietors, partnerships, LLPs and companies, address proof rules, step-by-step process, timelines and common reasons for rejection.
Read guide CompanyPrivate Limited Company registration cost in India: full breakdown
What it really costs to register a Private Limited Company in India: professional fee, DSC, government fees, stamp duty, and first-year compliance costs explained.
Read guide Income TaxOld vs new tax regime: which one saves you more tax?
Compare the old and new income tax regime: slab rates, the ₹12 lakh rebate, standard deduction, which deductions you lose, and a simple way to decide which saves you more.
Read guide Income TaxTDS return due dates, late fee and penalty explained
Quarterly TDS return due dates for 24Q, 26Q and 27Q, the ₹200 a day late fee under section 234E, interest on late deposit, penalty under section 271H and how to avoid them.
Read guide GSTGST registration cancelled? How to get it restored
Why GST registrations get cancelled, the time limit to apply for revocation, documents needed, and the step-by-step process to restore a cancelled GSTIN.
Read guide TrademarkTrademark registration in India: process, timeline and government fees
Step-by-step trademark registration in India: search, class selection, TM-A filing, examination, objection reply, journal publication, opposition and registration, with government fees.
Read guide LicencesFSSAI basic registration, State or Central licence: which one do you need?
How to choose between FSSAI basic registration, State licence and Central licence by turnover and activity, validity, renewal rules and documents needed.
Read guide CalendarTax & compliance due-date calendar
Every GST, TDS, income tax, ROC and LLP date for the year, with extended dates and late fees.
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