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GST Notices: Lawyer vs Expert-only
A practical triage of ASMT-10, DRC-01, DRC-07, REG-31 and MOV-09: respond yourself, engage a tax expert, or bring in GST counsel.
FinTax24 Editorial Team3 Sept 2026· 9 min read GST
GST on Rent: Residential vs Commercial
Residential rent from an unregistered landlord attracts 18% GST on reverse charge; commercial rent is forward charge. TDS under 194-I is 10% above ₹2.4 lakh.
FinTax24 Editorial Team15 Jun 2026· 6 min read GST
GST Registration: Step-by-Step Guide
Register once turnover crosses ₹40 lakh for goods, ₹20 lakh for services or ₹10 lakh in special-category states, or for inter-state supply.
FinTax24 Editorial Team6 Jul 2026· 9 min read Income Tax
House Property: Self-Occupied vs Let-Out
How to compute rental income, claim the 30 percent standard deduction, and treat home-loan interest.
FinTax24 Editorial Team17 May 2026· 7 min read GST
How to Claim GST Refund for Exports
Exports are zero-rated: either export under LUT without paying IGST, or pay IGST and claim the refund via RFD-01. Allow 3-6 months in practice.
FinTax24 Editorial Team29 Jun 2026· 6 min read Income Tax
How to File a Revised Return under Section 139(5)
Time limit, scenarios where revision is permitted, and common mistakes that lock the original return.
FinTax24 Editorial Team10 May 2026· 6 min read Licences & Certifications
How to Get an FSSAI License for a Restaurant
FSSAI license for a restaurant: the type you need and the papers to file. One of your staff must do the FoSTaC course. Then comes the day of the check.
FinTax24 Editorial Team9 Feb 2026· 7 min read GST
GST Notice Response Playbook
A Section 61, 73 or 74 notice is a show-cause, not a demand. Reply in ASMT-10 or DRC-06 on time with reconciliation. Most are dropped or cut at hearing.
FinTax24 Editorial Team8 Jun 2026· 7 min read Finance & Compliance Tips
Read a P&L Statement Like a CFO
Read a P&L like a CFO: gross margin, operating leverage, cost structure and earnings quality. What each line tells you and where the traps are.
FinTax24 Editorial Team11 Jan 2026· 6 min read Business Registration
How to Register a Private Limited Company in India
Private limited company guide: get a DSC and a DIN for each of you. Book the name you want with RUN. Then file SPICe+ on the MCA site and wait for your CIN.
FinTax24 Editorial Team22 Apr 2026· 9 min read Compliance & ROC
Strike Off a Dormant Company (Form STK-2)
Strike off a dormant company by filing Form STK-2 with the fee and an indemnity bond. It needs no assets, no litigation and all returns filed. Takes 1-2 months.
FinTax24 Editorial Team2 Mar 2026· 6 min read GST
HSN Codes: 2025 Enforcement Wave
HSN/SAC codes were always mandatory. GSTN intelligence now flags mismatches in GSTR-1, e-way bills and bogus ITC chains. Here is what triggers a notice.
FinTax24 Editorial Team3 Sept 2026· 7 min read
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