Practical Guides

Tax and GST — practical action guides

Step-by-step guides for Tax and GST problems in India, each with a weekend action plan, a documents checklist, a copy-paste complaint template, an escalation ladder and an honest note on when RTI helps and when it does not.

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AD Code Registration at Port or ICEGATE Stuck? Exporter Checklist

AD code registration stuck at the port or on ICEGATE and your shipping bill won't file? Here is the exporter checklist to fix it this weekend in India.

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AIS or Form 26AS Mismatch? Fix Property Sale, FD Interest and Salary TDS

AIS or Form 26AS shows wrong property sale, FD interest or salary TDS? Use the AIS feedback tool, get deductors to correct TDS returns, and escalate safely.

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Property Capital Gains Exemption Questioned in an Income Tax Notice? Action Plan

Got an income tax notice questioning your property capital gains exemption under Section 54, 54F or 54EC? Here is how to respond, what proof to gather, India 2026.

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Defective Income Tax Return Notice Under Section 139(9): Response Guide

Got a defective income tax return notice under Section 139(9)? Learn how to read it, why it came, and how to respond on the portal before the deadline. India.

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Form 16 Not Issued or TDS Deducted but Not Deposited by Your Employer? Here Is What to Do

Employer hasn't issued Form 16 or deducted TDS but not deposited it? Check Form 26AS, file an IT grievance, and protect your TDS credit. Step-by-step guide.

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Form 26QB Property TDS Error? Fix Wrong PAN, Amount or Seller Credit

Wrong PAN, wrong amount or seller not getting TDS credit on Form 26QB after a property purchase? Here is how to fix it on TRACES this weekend. India 2026.

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GST ASMT-10 Scrutiny Notice? Small-Business Reply Guide

Got a GST ASMT-10 scrutiny notice? Learn how a small business reads it, reconciles GSTR-1 vs 3B vs 2B, and files a timely ASMT-11 reply. India guide 2026.

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GST DRC-01 Demand Notice? What to Do Before You Pay (DRC-03)

Got a GST DRC-01 demand or show-cause notice? Learn what it means, how to reply, when DRC-03 voluntary payment makes sense, and the appeal route. India 2026.

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GST E-Way Bill Vehicle Detained? First 24-Hour Action Plan

Your goods or vehicle detained under GST for an e-way bill problem? Here is the first 24-hour action plan, what to sign, and how to get release. India 2026.

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GST ITC Blocked Under Rule 86A? Step-by-Step Small-Business Action Plan

Your GST input tax credit is blocked under Rule 86A? Here is what it means, how to get your ITC unblocked, and what to do this weekend. India guide 2026.

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GST LUT for Exports Rejected or Not Reflecting? Exporter Fix Guide

Your GST LUT for exports was rejected, has expired, or is not showing on the portal? Here is how exporters confirm, re-file and escalate the LUT in India 2026.

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GST Registration Migrated to Wrong Jurisdiction

Practical steps for GST taxpayer mapped to the wrong central/state jurisdiction: collect proof, file a precise written representation, escalate to GST.

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GST Registration Suspended or Cancelled: Your Step-by-Step Restoration Plan

GST registration suspended or cancelled? Read the notice type, reply on the portal, file pending returns, and apply for revocation. Step-by-step India guide.

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GST TCS Mismatch for Marketplace Sellers? Reconciliation Guide

Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho or ONDC TCS not matching your GST ledger? Reconcile the marketplace report against GSTR-8 and GSTR-1, and fix the credit. 2026.

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GST e-Invoice IRN Error or Wrong Invoice? Business Fix Guide

GST e-invoice IRN failed, generated wrong, or you missed the 24-hour cancellation window? Here is how to fix it, protect buyer ITC, and clean up GSTR-1.

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HRA or LTA Exemption Disallowed? Income Tax Notice Action Plan

Got an income tax notice disallowing your HRA or LTA exemption? Here is how to gather rent receipts, landlord PAN and travel proof and reply correctly.

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High-Value Transaction in Your AIS That Is Not Yours? Feedback Action Guide

A high-value transaction in your AIS is not yours? Submit AIS feedback, fix bank or deductor records, check for PAN misuse, and prepare for any tax notice.

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IEC Suspended or DGFT Risk-Flagged? Exporter Action Guide

Your IEC is suspended or DGFT has put a risk flag and your exports are blocked? Here is how to check status, update your IEC, and respond. India guide 2026.

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IGST Export Refund Not Credited? ICEGATE Scroll Fix Guide

IGST export refund stuck and not credited to your bank? Check the shipping bill, EGM, Table 6A and ICEGATE scroll status, then fix it. India guide 2026.

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ITR E-Verification Failed and Your Return Is Treated as Invalid? Here Is How to Fix It

Your ITR e-verification failed or the window lapsed, so the return is treated as not filed? Check the status, re-verify, raise a grievance and act fast here.

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Income Tax Demand Notice or Refund Adjusted? Step-by-Step Action Guide

Got an income tax demand notice or had your refund adjusted against old dues? Here is how to read it, respond on the portal, and raise a CPC grievance.

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PAN Misuse: Unknown GST, Company or Loan Linked to Your PAN

Found an unknown GST registration, company or loan linked to your PAN? Here is how to check AIS, file complaints and reclaim your identity. India guide 2026.

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PAN-Aadhaar Linking Failed as an NRI or Foreign Resident? Action Plan

NRI or foreign resident facing a PAN-Aadhaar linking failure or inoperative PAN? Check your residential status, fix PAN, and escalate. India guide 2026.

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Professional Tax Deducted But Not Deposited or Certificate Not Issued: What to Do

Employer deducted professional tax but did not deposit it or issue a certificate? Here is how to fix payslip proof, escalate, and use RTI in India 2026.

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TCS on Foreign Remittance Missing in AIS or 26AS? Fix Guide

Your TCS on a foreign remittance or overseas tour package is missing from AIS or Form 26AS? Here is how to fix it and claim the credit in your ITR. India 2026.

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TDS Deducted But Not Showing in Form 26AS? How to Fix It

TDS was deducted but it is missing from your Form 26AS and AIS? Here is how to get your deductor to file the correction and claim your credit. India 2026.

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Challan Payment Made Under Wrong PAN

Practical steps for income tax or TDS challan paid under the wrong PAN: collect proof, file a precise written representation, escalate to bank branch,.

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Tax Notice on Cash Deposit, Property Sale or Credit Card Spending? Action Guide

Got an income tax notice over a cash deposit, property sale or credit card spend? Explain the source with proof, respond on the portal, and avoid false claims.

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Two PANs or Surrendered PAN Still Active? Tax and KYC Fix

Holding two PAN cards or your surrendered PAN is still active? Here is how to check PAN status, surrender the extra PAN, and fix bank KYC and tax problems.

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Wrong Capital Gains in AIS on a Share or Mutual Fund Sale? Action Guide

Your AIS shows wrong capital gains on a share or mutual fund sale? Check your broker and CAS statements, submit AIS feedback, and file your ITR safely.