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8 min read • Aug 30, 2026
Comprehensive Assessment: New vs Old Tax Regime Slabs & Break-Even Deductions for FY 2025–26
With standard deductions raised to ₹75,000 and revised 87A rebate ceilings, determining the optimal tax regime requires analyzing your exact eligible deductions across Section 80C, 80D, HRA, and Home Loan interest.
Zero tax on taxable income up to ₹7,75,000 under the New Regime.
Break-even deduction threshold moves to ₹4.25 Lakhs for the 30% slab.
Capital Markets
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Taxation on Mutual Fund Redemption & Grandfathering Clauses
Clear breakdown of revised tax rates on equity vs debt funds, holding duration criteria, and indexation changes.
Aug 26, 2026
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GST Compliance
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Handling Inverted Duty Structures in GST: Refund Filing Protocol
Practical walkthrough on preparing RFD-01, computing maximum refundable amounts, and reconciling invoices.
Aug 22, 2026
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