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6 min readGST Penalty for Late Return Filing: Fee & Interest
Late GSTR-1/3B/9 filing costs Section 47 late fee (₹150/day, ₹20/day for NIL) plus 18% p.a. interest under Section 50.
FinTax24 Editorial Team8 Sept 2026
6 min readGST Registration for Startups: When and How to File
Most Indian startups cross the GST threshold or make an inter-state sale within six months. Register early, pick regular or composition, avoid costly mistakes.
FinTax24 Editorial Team8 Sept 2026
5 min readGSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B: What Each Captures & Due Date
GSTR-1 is the outward register: B2B invoices, credit and debit notes, advances. GSTR-3B is the self-assessment: output tax, ITC and balance.
FinTax24 Editorial Team8 Sept 2026
9 min readTDS on Rent: Section 194I Rates and Common Mistakes | FinTax24
TDS on rent under Section 194I is 10% (2% for plant and machinery) once annual rent crosses ₹2,40,000. Deposit by the 7th, file Form 26Q.
FinTax24 Editorial Team6 Sept 2026
7 min readAdvance Tax: Who Must Pay and How to Compute It
Section 207 threshold, the 15/45/75/100 percent schedule, and penalties for non-payment under Section 234B and 234C.
FinTax24 Editorial Team14 May 2026
8 min readAnnual Return GSTR-9: Practical Filing Checklist
Reconciliation between books, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and GSTR-2B — the common mismatches and how to handle them.
FinTax24 Editorial Team4 Jun 2026
8 min readAnnual ROC Filing: AOC-4 and MGT-7
Filing windows, late fees, and how to handle a missed financial year without losing the company.
FinTax24 Editorial Team21 Mar 2026
5 min readPvt Ltd Board Meetings: Quorum, Frequency & Minutes
Pvt Ltd companies must hold 4 board meetings a year, at most 120 days apart. Quorum is 1/3 of the board or 2 directors, whichever is higher.
FinTax24 Editorial Team17 Mar 2026
6 min readBookkeeping Basics: Cash vs Accrual
Cash accounting books a transaction when cash moves; accrual books it when the invoice is raised. GST and income tax both expect accrual.
FinTax24 Editorial Team26 Jan 2026
7 min readCapital Gains on Equity & Mutual Funds
LTCG exemption under Section 112A, STT requirement, and how to handle segregated portfolios and switches.
FinTax24 Editorial Team25 May 2026
5 min readCash-Flow Forecasting: Spreadsheet Template
A 13-week rolling cash flow forecast is the most-used working-capital tool for an SME. Start from the bank balance, add weekly inflows, flag negative weeks.
FinTax24 Editorial Team22 Jan 2026
7 min readCash Basis Bookkeeping Fails at ₹1 Crore Revenue
Cash-basis bookkeeping suits a proprietorship at ₹20 lakh. At ₹1 crore, inventory distortion, GST mismatch and the audit opinion catch up. The migration path.
FinTax24 Editorial Team3 Sept 2026
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