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Free finance and tax guides, calculators and tools for FY 2026-27

Latest compliance guides, legislative updates, and tax articles, newest first. Every rule and rate is checked against official sources such as incometax.gov.in and cbic.gov.in.

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Tax Tool Aug 2026

Professional Tax Calculator FY 2026-27

Work out professional tax for FY 2026-27 by state and salary. Covers all 36 states and union territories, including the sixteen that do not charge…

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Automation Jul 2026

Best AI Models in India: 7 Smart Picks for 2026

Last updated: 18 July 2026. Offer terms and model availability can change. People do not struggle to find an AI tool anymore. They struggle to…

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Automation Jul 2026

Claude Code Tutorial for Finance Teams: Complete 2026 Guide

A practical Claude Code tutorial based on Boris Cherny's workshop and updated for 2026. Install it, configure permissions and CLAUDE.md, then build safe, repeatable workflows.

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Automation Jul 2026

Prepaid Expense Schedule: Free Excel Amortization Template

A free, formula-driven Excel template that turns a list of prepaid expenses into an automatic monthly amortization schedule, GL roll-forward, journal entry and dashboard. Enter…

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Calculators Jul 2026

Finance Question Solver: 100 Free Instant Answers

Type any Indian tax or finance question and get an instant, verified answer with a link to the right calculator. Works like an AI assistant,…

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Income Tax Jul 2026

Income Tax Refund Status: Easy Tracker Guide AY 2026-27

Filed your ITR and now refreshing the portal for your refund? Here is the full journey in plain language: what every status means, how long…

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Income Tax Jul 2026

ITR-U Explained: Easy Updated Return Guide, 48 Months

Missed income in an old return, or never filed one? ITR-U lets you fix it up to 48 months later. This plain-language guide shows exactly…

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Income Tax Jul 2026

AIS vs 26AS vs TIS: 6 Easy Checks Before ITR 2026

Before you file your ITR for AY 2026-27, reconcile Form 26AS, AIS and TIS. This plain-language guide explains what each statement shows, which one governs…

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Income Tax Jul 2026

Form 168 Explained: The New Form 26AS, Simple 2026 Guide

From Tax Year 2026-27 your Form 26AS and AIS merge into one statement called Form 168. Here is what it contains, how to download it,…

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Tax Tool Jul 2026

Income Tax Act 2025 Section Mapping: Free Old-New Finder

Type any old Income-tax Act 1961 section and instantly find its new 2025 number. A free, plain-language section mapping covering salary, capital gains, 80C deductions,…

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TDS Jul 2026

How to Pay TDS Online: Easy e-Pay Tax Steps 2026-27

A plain step-by-step guide to paying TDS online on the income tax e-Pay Tax portal: TAN login, the section-wise payment flow, choosing the code, generating…

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TDS Jul 2026

194T TDS Calculator: Free Partner Remuneration 2026-27

Work out TDS on a partner salary, interest or commission in seconds. The 194T TDS calculator applies 10% once the yearly total crosses Rs 20,000,…

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Calculators Jul 2026

Section 394 TCS: Simple New Rate and Code Chart 2026-27

Old Section 206C becomes Section 394 from Tax Year 2026-27. See the new TCS rate (mostly a flat 2%), the threshold and the e-Pay Tax…

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Labour Law Jul 2026

Form 130 Explained: The New Form 16 for Salary 2026-27

From Tax Year 2026-27 your Form 16 becomes Form 130. Here is what changed, the three parts, the due date and the TRACES-only rule, in…

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TDS Jul 2026

Section 393 TDS: Simple Old-Section Map, Rates 2026-27

Every old TDS section (194C, 194J, 194I, 194H, 194A and more) mapped to new Section 393 of the Income-tax Act 2025, with Tax Year 2026-27…

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TDS Jul 2026

TDS Due Dates FY 2026-27: Complete Payment Calendar

Every TDS due date for FY 2026-27 in one place: monthly payment dates, quarterly return dates for Form 24Q/26Q/27Q/27EQ, certificate dates and what a missed…

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GST Jul 2026

GST Invoice Generator (Free): ReconScribe Invoice

Free GST invoice generator: 4 invoice types, 7 templates, automatic CGST/SGST/IGST, composition scheme handling, and a live interactive demo.

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Automation Jul 2026

Task Management for Accountants (Free): ReconScribe Tasks

Free task management for accountants and finance teams: track recurring GST, TDS and close deadlines, assign owners, and try the live demo.

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Automation Jun 2026

Excel Formulas for Finance: 15 Best to Master in 2026

A hands-on guide to the Excel formulas for finance teams actually use: PivotTables, SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, IF, CONCAT, dates, money math and dynamic arrays, with examples…

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Automation Jun 2026

OpenAI Codex for Finance: A Smart, Practical Guide

OpenAI Codex for finance, step by step: clean data exports, build reconciliations as reusable scripts, automate close work, with real examples and the audit caveats.

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Automation Jun 2026

Claude for Finance and Accounting: A Smart 2026 Guide

Claude for finance and accounting, step by step: read invoices, analyse spreadsheets, Cowork, Claude for Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with real examples you can copy.

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Automation Jun 2026

AI Prompts for Finance: 12 Best, Smart 2026 Picks

A practical guide to AI prompts for finance: a ready to use prompt library plus hands on walkthroughs of Claude Cowork, OpenAI Codex and Excel…

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Automation Jun 2026

AI in Finance and Accounting: A Smart, Complete 2026 Guide

A plain language guide to AI in finance: use cases across accounting, a model by model comparison, how it works and how to start.

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Product Jun 2026

Accounts Payable Automation: A Smart, Easy 2026 Guide

How ReconScribe accounts payable automation reads invoices, maps them to your books, resolves GST and posts after you approve.

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Tax Tool Jun 2026

Income Tax Slab Rates FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28)

New and old regime income tax slab rates for FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28), with the 12 lakh rebate and standard deduction.

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Labour Law Jun 2026

Take-Home Salary Calculator (FY 2026-27)

Turn your annual CTC into monthly in-hand pay for FY 2026-27, new or old regime, with PF and tax.

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GST Jun 2026

GST Calculator for India

Add or remove GST and see the CGST, SGST and IGST split instantly. Free, no signup.

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Automation Jun 2026

Zoho Payroll Setup Guide for India (2026)

Zoho Payroll is a complete cloud-based salary processing solution designed to meet the compliance and computation needs of small-to-medium companies in India. For businesses operating…

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Template Jun 2026

Accounts Payable Template: Free 7-Sheet Excel AP Tracker

If your accounts payable lives across email threads, sticky notes and a messy spreadsheet, this free accounts payable template is built to end the chaos.…

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TDS May 2026

TDS Rate Calculator FY 2026-27 (Section 393)

Use this TDS rate calculator to find how much tax to deduct at source on a payment to a resident in FY 2026-27. Choose the…

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TDS May 2026

TDS Interest and Late Fee Calculator (234E, 201)

Missed a TDS return date, or deducted or paid TDS late? Use this TDS late fee and interest calculator to estimate the fee under Section…

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Calculators May 2026

Section 234 Interest and Late Fee Calculator FY 2026-27

Filed your return late, or paid less advance tax than you should have? Use this calculator to estimate the extra you owe as a late…

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Tax Tool May 2026

44ADA and 44AD Presumptive Tax Calculator FY 2026-27

Use this presumptive tax calculator to work out your declared income and estimated tax under Section 44ADA for professionals and Section 44AD for small businesses.…

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Tax Tool May 2026

Rent Receipt Generator for HRA (Free, No Signup)

Use this free online rent receipt generator to create rent receipts online for your HRA claim in India. It works as a house rent receipt…

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Labour Law May 2026

Gratuity Calculator 2026: New Labour Code Rules

Estimate your gratuity under the 2026 Code on Social Security, including the new 50% wage rule. Use this gratuity calculator to estimate the gratuity you…

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Tax Tool May 2026

HRA Exemption Calculator FY 2026-27 (Old Regime)

Use this HRA exemption calculator to work out how much of your house rent allowance is tax free, and how much is taxable. House rent…

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Tax Tool May 2026

Capital Gains Tax Calculator FY 2026-27 (LTCG, STCG)

Use this free capital gains tax calculator to work out the tax on selling shares, mutual funds, property, gold or other assets in India. It…

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Tax Tool May 2026

Advance Tax Installment Estimator FY 2026-27: Due Dates and How Much to Pay

Free advance tax installment estimator for FY 2026-27. See how much to pay by each due date and stay clear of 234C interest.

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Tax Tool May 2026

Old vs New Regime Calculator FY 2026-27: Which Tax Regime Saves You More?

Free old vs new regime calculator for FY 2026-27. Compare both tax regimes instantly and see which one saves you more.

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Tax Tool May 2026

Advanced EMI Loan Calculator: 7 Shocking Ways to Slash Your Debt Instantly

Taking out a major loan is a serious commitment, yet most borrowers sign on the dotted line without ever understanding the math behind their debt.…

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Income Tax May 2026

ITR-7 AY 2026-27: The Essential Guide for Trusts, NGOs & Political Parties

The ITR-7 AY 2026-27 is the most specialized return form in the Indian tax system, and the most consequential to file correctly. A single misstep…

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Income Tax May 2026

ITR-6 AY 2026-27: The Critical Corporate Tax Return Filing Guide

The ITR-6 AY 2026-27 is the mandatory return form for every company registered under the Companies Act, except those claiming exemption under Section 11 (charitable…

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Income Tax May 2026

ITR-5 AY 2026-27: The Essential Guide for Firms, LLPs & AOPs

The ITR-5 AY 2026-27 covers every non-individual, non-company business entity in the Indian tax system, including partnership firms, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), Association of Persons…

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Income Tax May 2026

ITR-4 Sugam AY 2026-27: New Bank Balance Disclosure Rule Explained

The ITR-4 Sugam AY 2026-27 is the simplest path to filing for freelancers, small business owners, and professionals. This year, it comes with the single…

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Income Tax May 2026

ITR-3 AY 2026-27: Business Income, F&O Traders, and the Freelancer Audit Threshold

The ITR-3 AY 2026-27 is the most complex individual return form, and the right form for anyone earning business or professional income without opting for…

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Income Tax May 2026

ITR-2 AY 2026-27: The Essential Filing Guide for Investors & NRIs

The ITR-2 AY 2026-27 is the main workhorse form for anyone whose income profile is just a bit too complex for the standard ITR-1 Sahaj,…

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Income Tax May 2026

ITR-1 Sahaj AY 2026-27: New Two-House Rule & Easy Filing Guide

The ITR-1 Sahaj AY 2026-27 is the simplest return form in the Indian tax system, and as of this year, it covers a meaningfully wider…

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Income Tax May 2026

Ultimate ITR Forms AY 2026-27 Guide: Pick the Right ITR (1 to 7)

The ITR forms AY 2026-27 look identical to last year. Same seven numbers, ITR-1 through ITR-7, same offline utility on the e-filing portal. Underneath, though,…

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Labour Law May 2026

New Labour Codes India: 50% Wage Rule & 4 Key Changes

Related: See how automation is changing compliance in AI tax automation in 2026, or jump straight to our free tax calculators and tools. I was…

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Template May 2026

Cash Flow Decision Tool: Free 6-Week Excel Forecast Template

Plan six weeks of cash with per-entity top-up alerts, FX-ready columns, and Best, Base, Worst stress tests. Free .xlsx, no macros, opens in Excel and…

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Automation May 2026

AI Tax Automation in 2026: The Silent Revolution

Let’s be honest for a second. If you had told me five years ago that we'd be trusting artificial intelligence to reconcile complex cross-border tax…

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