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title: "Tax & GST, made simple"
url: https://www.anukram.in/blog/
description: "Plain-language guides on ITR deadlines AY 2026-27, the new Income Tax Act 2025, GST notifications, GSTR-3B ITC locking, and IMS — written for Indian business owners by Anukram, Hyderabad."
updated: 2026-10-04
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# Tax & GST, *made simple*

Deadlines, notifications, and the new tax law — explained in plain language for Indian business owners. No jargon, no panic.

[Start here ## Business Licences and Registrations in India: Why You Need Them, When, and What Happens If You Skip GST, ITR, TDS, company, Udyam, Shops Act, GHMC trade licence, FSSAI, drug licence, IEC and trademark in plain words: why, when, penalty for skipping, documents to keep ready, and what we can prepare for you. Published 4 October 2026 · 9 min read · Read guide →](https://www.anukram.in/blog/business-licences-registrations-india-why-when-penalty.html) [🪔 Diwali 2026 ## Diwali Bonus and Gifts in 2026: What Is Taxable, and the New ₹15,000 Gift Limit Employer gifts are now tax-free up to ₹15,000 a year (earlier ₹5,000). Cash bonus is always taxable. Rules for employees and employers: TDS, bonus under the Code on Wages, GST on gifts. Published 4 October 2026 · 6 min read · Read guide →](https://www.anukram.in/blog/diwali-bonus-gifts-tax-2026.html) [⏰ Deadline — Extended ## Tax Audit Due Date Extended: 21 October for the Report, 21 November for the ITR CBDT gave audit cases 21 extra days for AY 2026-27. The new dates, who needs a Section 44AB audit, the penalty for being late, and a simple plan for the next 17 days. Published 4 October 2026 · 5 min read · Read guide →](https://www.anukram.in/blog/tax-audit-due-date-extended-ay-2026-27.html) [⏰ Deadline — Missed ITR? ## Missed the ITR Deadline? How to File a Belated or Revised Return for AY 2026-27 You can still file until 31 December 2026. The Section 234F fee, interest, what happens to your losses, and when to revise instead. Published 4 October 2026 · 5 min read · Read guide →](https://www.anukram.in/blog/belated-revised-itr-ay-2026-27.html) [🧾 GST Annual Return ## GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for FY 2025-26: Due Date, Who Must File, Reconciliation Checklist Due 31 December 2026. Who must file, who can skip, the late fee by turnover slab, and what to reconcile before you open the portal. Published 4 October 2026 · 6 min read · Read guide →](https://www.anukram.in/blog/gstr-9-gstr-9c-fy-2025-26-due-date.html) [⏰ Deadline — ITR Season ## ITR Filing Last Date AY 2026-27: July 31 for Salaried, August 31 for Business The full deadline calendar for FY 2025-26 returns — who must file by when, the new permanent August 31 date for ITR-3/4, late-filing penalties under Section 234F, and the documents to keep ready. Updated 18 July 2026 · 6 min read · Read guide →](https://www.anukram.in/blog/itr-filing-last-date-ay-2026-27.html) [🔒 GST Notification — Live Now ## GSTR-3B ITC Locking from July 2026: What IMS Makes Mandatory for Every GST Business From the July 2026 tax period, you can no longer manually edit ITC in Table 4 of GSTR-3B. Here's how the Invoice Management System works, what "deemed acceptance" means, and the monthly checklist to protect your credit. Updated 18 July 2026 · 7 min read · Read guide →](https://www.anukram.in/blog/gstr-3b-itc-locking-ims-july-2026.html) [📖 New Tax Law ## Income Tax Act 2025: What Actually Changes for You from April 2026 The 1961 Act is gone. "Tax Year" replaces FY/AY, Section 80C is now Section 123, and Hyderabad finally gets 50% HRA exemption. What changes, what doesn't, and which Act applies to the return you're filing right now. Updated 18 July 2026 · 8 min read · Read guide →](https://www.anukram.in/blog/income-tax-act-2025-what-changes-from-april-2026.html)

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