A freelancer deals with income tax, GST and TDS at once. Here is which return to file, whether the 50 percent scheme pays, when GST becomes compulsory, how exports work, and where sources disagree.
The FY 2025-26 return is still under the 1961 Act. What the Income-tax Act 2025 changes from April 2026: tax year, Section 58 presumptive tax, new forms, dates ahead.
DIR-3 KYC is reported to have moved from yearly to every three years from 31 March 2026. Who files, the Rs 5,000 reactivation, the 30-day update rule and where sources disagree.
MSME-1 for April to September 2026 is due 31 October. Who files, the 45-day rule, penalties, interest and how Section 43B(h) can cost you a tax deduction.
AOC-4 is due 30 October 2026 for an AGM held on 30 September, and MGT-7 on 29 November. Fees, late fees, penalties, documents and what the ICSI extension request means.
The labour codes, the 50 percent wage rule, the EPF wage ceiling reported at Rs 25,000 from 17 September 2026, gratuity and ESI, with worked payroll examples.
Q2 TDS statements are due 31 October 2026. What the Income-tax Act 2025 changed, rates by payment type, new form numbers, late fees and worked examples.
Main duties of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act start on 13 May 2027. Consent, notices, breach reporting, penalties up to Rs 250 crore and a practical 90-day plan.
How to get an Import Export Code for Rs 500, the April to June update, LUT versus IGST, rupee exports and the RBI EDF that replaced SOFTEX from 1 October 2026.
From 1 April 2026 the FSSAI registration limit moved to Rs 1.5 crore and licences became perpetual. Who needs what, fees, documents, returns and penalties explained.