What are the key income tax changes from April 1, 2026? From April 1, 2026, the new tax regime under Section 115BAC becomes the default. A unified “Tax Year” replaces the old FY/AY system, the standard deduction is ₹75,000 under the new regime, and new labour codes mandate that basic pay must be at least…
What is GSTR-2A? GSTR-2A is a dynamic, auto-generated read-only statement on the GST portal that displays all purchase invoices uploaded by your suppliers in real-time. While it helps businesses track and verify Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility throughout the month, it is not used for final ITC claims in 2026—that formal role belongs to the…
Quick Answer: What is GSTR-2B? GSTR-2B is a static, monthly auto-generated statement on the GST portal that determines a business’s eligible Input Tax Credit (ITC). Generated on the 14th of every month, it pulls data directly from your suppliers’ GSTR-1 filings. In 2026, GSTR-2B is the absolute source of truth for ITC claims; claiming credit…
The input tax credit is one of the most important parts of GST and so in this article, we have answered some basic questions about ITC like conditions for availing the ITC, the manner of utilizing ITC, the time limit for availing the ITC and we have also explained with the detailed list of items…
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Here is a quick guide on how to file GSTR 1 from ProfitBooks. GSTR 1 return is used to upload your sales data to the GSTN portal. Every tax payer needs to report following things: Invoice summary (Types of invoices, Credit Notes, Advance Receipts, etc) Summary of documents issued (Documents such as invoices, credit notes…
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is considered the biggest reforms in India. However, one thing that has become the talking point is the mechanism of input credit under GST. In simple words, Input Credit means at the time of paying tax on sales, you can reduce the tax you have already paid on purchases. In…
Goods And Services Tax, whether you like it or not, is a structured approach in detailing the transactions that happen in India and further, reporting them on a line item basis. There are supposedly 8.4 million assessees registered with GST, 6.2 million are already registered in the GST portal. These assessees are expected to file…
GSTR-1 Return Filing: Format, Due Date, Rules & Process (2026 Guide) GSTR-1 is the return where every registered business reports outward supplies—your sales, exports, debit/credit notes—to the GST portal. Whether you’re filing monthly or under the QRMP scheme, this data directly feeds your buyer’s GSTR-2B and determines their Input Tax Credit. Get it wrong, and…
GST is all about a smooth flow of funds and compliances till the end. To facilitate such a smooth flow, it is imperative for the Government to provide for a hassle-free refund process. The current tax structure is cumbersome, and it takes months and sometimes years to get refunds from the Governments kitty. GST provides…