<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Atul Kapur & Associates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atul Kapur & Associates]]></description><link>https://www.akaca.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:20:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.akaca.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Advance Tax: Who Pays It, When, and How to Calculate It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Category: Income Tax Published by: Atul Kapur &#38; Associates   Many taxpayers are surprised by a demand notice from the Income Tax department asking for interest on advance tax not paid. Unlike salaried employees whose tax is deducted at source by their employer, self-employed professionals, business owners, freelancers, and investors are required to pay their estimated tax liability in advance — in instalments across the financial year. Understanding advance tax is especially important in FY...]]></description><link>https://www.akaca.org/post/advance-tax-who-pays-it-when-and-how-to-calculate-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f4922e7b1c42fb24f27016</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 05:30:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>AbhayKapur</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transfer Pricing Basics for Small Exporters: Are You Compliant?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Published by: CA Atul Kapur, Senior Partner, Atul Kapur &#38; Associates   Transfer pricing is often thought of as a concern only for large multinational corporations. In reality, any Indian business that transacts with a related party outside India, even a small exporter dealing with a foreign subsidiary or a family member's business abroad, is subject to India's transfer pricing regulations. With over 38 years of experience working with exporters, travel trade businesses, and export...]]></description><link>https://www.akaca.org/post/transfer-pricing-basics-for-small-exporters-are-you-compliant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3162f79cb054083e07675</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 03:30:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>AbhayKapur</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GST Compliance Calendar: Key Dates &#38; Filings for FY 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new financial year means a fresh compliance clock. Missing even a single GST deadline can cost your business more than just a late fee — it can affect your Input Tax Credit (ITC), trigger notices from GST authorities, disrupt vendor relationships, and in repeat cases, lead to suspension of your GST registration. FY 2026-27 (April 2026 to March 2027) brings with it the same core filing structure, but with updated enforcement focus from GSTN on ITC mismatches and e-invoicing compliance. Here...]]></description><link>https://www.akaca.org/post/gst-compliance-calendar-key-dates-filings-for-fy-2026-27</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f31082d3f2ae6dd9190cd8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>AbhayKapur</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRI Taxation in India: What You Need to Know in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Category: NRI &#38; International Tax Published by: Atul Kapur &#38; Associates   Whether you are an Indian professional working abroad, a returning NRI, or a foreign national with income sources in India, understanding your tax obligations is critical to staying compliant and avoiding double taxation. India's tax rules for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are nuanced and have seen significant updates in recent years. Here is a plain-English guide to help you understand where you stand. Step 1: Determine...]]></description><link>https://www.akaca.org/post/nri-taxation-in-india-what-you-need-to-know-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3152f6ab422d82873eb08</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:45:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>AbhayKapur</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Startups Can Structure Their First CA Relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Category: Startups &#38; Advisory Reading time: 6 min Published by: CA Abhay Kapur, Partner, Atul Kapur &#38; Associates   Most founders hire a CA when something goes wrong: a GST notice, a missed ROC filing, or a term sheet from an investor that they cannot decipher. By then, a reactive relationship with your Chartered Accountant costs far more than a proactive one would have. Having worked extensively with startups across energy, tech, VC-funded NBFCs, and D2C brands, here is what I recommend for...]]></description><link>https://www.akaca.org/post/how-startups-can-structure-their-first-ca-relationship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f314cfefabdf63f6a34a05</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:40:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>AbhayKapur</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITR Filing Checklist for Salaried Employees (FY 2025-26)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Category: Income Tax Published by: Atul Kapur &#38; Associates   With the July 31 deadline for ITR filing approaching, salaried employees often find themselves scrambling for documents at the last minute. Filing your Income Tax Return correctly and on time not only keeps you compliant but also helps you claim refunds faster and avoid penalties under Section 234F. Here is a comprehensive checklist our team at Atul Kapur &#38; Associates recommends every salaried taxpayer follow before clicking Submit....]]></description><link>https://www.akaca.org/post/itr-filing-checklist-for-salaried-employees-fy-2025-26</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f30a29fea9f34ed56e750b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:52:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>AbhayKapur</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>