India Tax & Investment Guides
16 guides covering Indian taxation, personal income tax (เคเคฏเคเคฐ), corporate tax, GST, capital gains tax, property tax, EPF, and cross-border rules for residents and NRIs.
Personal Tax & Residency
Income tax, filing, residency rules, and cross-border
India Cross-Border Tax Guide 2026 โ 183-Day Rule, RNOR, DTAAs & FEMA
cross-border taxation for India. 183-day residency rule, RNOR status for returning Indians, foreign income taxation, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs), and FEMA regulations.
India Personal Tax Guide 2026 โ New vs Old Regime, Income Tax Slabs & Deductions
Indian personal income tax for FY 2026-27: new tax regime slabs (0-30%) vs old regime, Section 80C deductions, standard deduction, and filing. Includes worked example for both regimes.
India Tax Filing Guide 2026 โ ITR Deadlines, AIS/TIS, E-Filing Portal & Returns
filing your Indian income tax return for FY 2025-26. ITR filing deadline July 31 (extended to Oct/Nov), AIS/TIS pre-filling, e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in), belated return by December 31, and revised returns.
India Tax Residency Guide 2026 โ 182-Day Rule, 60+365 Rule, RNOR & Deemed Residency
Indian tax residency. 182-day rule, 60-day + 365-day rule, RNOR (Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident) status, and deemed residency provisions for the 2026 financial year.
Wealth & Property Tax
Wealth tax, property tax, and inheritance/gift tax
India Inheritance and Gift Tax Guide (No Inheritance Tax, Gift Tax Rules)
inheritance and gift taxation in India โ India has no inheritance tax (abolished in 1985), no estate duty, no death tax. For gifts: gifts up to INR 50,000 per financial year are tax-free, gifts above INR 50,000 are treated as income of the recipient, and gifts from specified relatives are always exempt regardless of value.
India Property Tax Guide (Municipal Property Tax, Stamp Duty, TDS on Purchase)
property-related taxes in India โ the municipal property tax (varies by city), the stamp duty of 5-7% on property purchase, the TDS of 1% on property purchase exceeding INR 50 lakh under section 194-IA, and the tax treatment of rental income.
India Wealth Tax Guide (No Wealth Tax, No Estate Duty, Property Tax Only)
wealth tax in India โ the Wealth Tax Act was abolished in 2015 meaning no wealth tax, no estate duty, and no net worth tax applies. Property-related holding taxes are limited to municipal property tax only. This guide explains the history of wealth tax in India, what was abolished, and the current tax landscape for asset holders.
Investment & Savings
Capital gains, dividends, crypto, and investment income
India Capital Gains Tax Guide (LTCG, STCG, Indexation, Equity, Property)
capital gains taxation in India โ Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) at 10% without indexation or 20% with indexation on listed equity held for more than 12 months, Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) at 15% on equity held for less than 12 months, LTCG on property at 20% with indexation, and the exemption under section 54 and 54F.
India Crypto Tax Guide 2026 โ Virtual Digital Assets 30%, 1% TDS (Section 194S)
Indian cryptocurrency taxation. Virtual Digital Assets taxed at 30% (no deductions except cost of acquisition), 1% TDS on transfer under Section 194S, no loss offset allowed.
India Investment Income Guide (Dividends, Interest, TDS, 80C Deductions)
investment income taxation in India โ dividends and the TDS of 10% for residents (DDT abolished in 2020), the TDS on interest from bank accounts and fixed deposits at 10-20%, the tax treatment of savings account interest (section 80TTA deduction up to INR 10,000 and section 80TTB up to INR 50,000 for senior citizens), and the section 80C deductions for investments up to INR 1.5 lakh.
Business & Corporate Tax
Corporate tax 25-30%, company forms, and starting a business
India Business Registration Guide 2026 โ Pvt Ltd, LLP, Sole Prop, GST & MSME
registering a business in India. Private Limited company (most common), LLP, sole proprietorship, MCA registration, GST registration, and MSME registration.
India Corporate Tax Guide (Corporate Income Tax Rates, MAT, Surcharge, Cess)
Indian corporate income tax โ the 25% rate for certain companies (turnover up to INR 400 crore), the 30% rate for others, the surcharge of 7-12%, the health and education cess of 4%, the 22% rate under section 115BAA for domestic companies, and the minimum alternate tax (MAT) of 15%.
VAT & Indirect Tax
GST 5-28%, e-commerce, and indirect taxes
Employment & Social Charges
Payroll tax, EPF, ESI, and pension
India Pension Guide 2026 โ EPF, EPS, NPS, APY & Senior Citizens Savings Scheme
Indian pension and retirement schemes. EPF, EPS (Employees' Pension Scheme), NPS (National Pension System), Atal Pension Yojana, and Senior Citizens Savings Scheme.
India Social Security Guide 2026 โ EPF, ESIC & Professional Tax
Indian social security contributions. EPF 12% employee + 3.67% employer (pension 8.33%), ESIC 1.75%/4.75% below thresholds, professional tax by state.
Rental Income
Rental income tax, deductions, and rules
Tools & Calculators
India Income Tax Calculator
Income tax under old & new tax regime
India GST Calculator
GST 5-28% net/gross
India Corporate Tax Calculator
Corporate tax 25-30% with surcharge
India Capital Gains Calculator
LTCG & STCG on shares, property
India Property Tax Calculator
Property tax and stamp duty
Compound Interest Calculator
Project investment growth over time
Mortgage Calculator
Estimate monthly mortgage payments
Budget Calculator
50/30/20 budgeting tool