Tax Facts

Quick and reliable tax facts, limits, thresholds & compliance rules — all at one place.

Basic Exemption Limit

Income Tax

₹2,50,000 for individuals below 60 years.

GST Threshold

GST

₹40 lakh turnover for goods and ₹20 lakh for services.

TDS Late Fee

Income Tax

Late filing fee under section 234E is ₹200 per day.

Important Tax Facts

  • PAN is mandatory for transactions above ₹50,000.
  • GST returns must be filed even when there is no business (NIL returns).
  • TDS certificates (Form 16A) must be issued quarterly.
  • Books of accounts must be maintained for 6 years.
  • Donations above ₹2,000 cannot be made in cash to claim 80G.

Category-wise Tax Facts

Income Tax Facts
  • HRA exemption applies only when rent is paid.
  • Section 80C max limit is ₹1,50,000.
  • NPS offers extra deduction of ₹50,000 (80CCD(1B)).
  • TDS must be deposited by the 7th of every month.
GST Facts
  • E-invoice mandatory if turnover exceeds threshold.
  • Input tax credit not allowed after November filing.
  • GSTR-1 must be filed monthly or quarterly.
  • Composition scheme tax rate: 1% for traders.

Frequently Asked Facts

Yes, PAN is mandatory except for basic savings accounts under special conditions.

Yes, as long as you have salary details, bank statements, AIS/TIS, and tax deduction proof.