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Shefali Mundra

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As a creative finance content writer and a Chartered Accountant by profession, I am deeply passionate about educating the masses about finance and taxation. To date, I have authored numerous blog posts covering a diverse range of topics on finance, taxation, trading, and investment for esteemed financial platforms. Driven by the commitment to enhance financial literacy, my ultimate goal is to demystify complex financial concepts into relatable insights and support educational initiatives in India.

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The latest articles by Shefali Mundra


MCD Property Tax - How To Pay MCD Property Tax Online?
Updated on Aug 7th, 2025 | 275 min read

If you're a property owner in Delhi, understanding and managing your property tax is essential for maintaining your property rights and ensuring you're in compliance with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). This article will guide you through how to calculate, pay, and stay updated on MCD property tax, including the latest changes and payment options for 2025.MCD Property Tax RatesRates of property tax for different categories of property are as under:Category of DelhiRate for Commercial Property TaxThe rate for Residential Property TaxValue Per Unit Area (Per Square Metre)A20%12%Rs. 630B20%12%Rs. 500C20%11%Rs. 400D20%11%Rs.


Section 115BAA - New Tax Rate for Domestic Companies
Updated on Aug 6th, 2025 | 13 min read

Section 115BAA provides for reduced tax rates for domestic companies, applicable from FY 2019-20. Section 115BAA provides an option of reduced tax rate of 22% with a surcharge and education cess of 10% and 4%. Effectively, companies opting 115BAA will be liable for 25.17% tax. Amongst the set of new tax rules introduced by the Government every year, the introduction of Section 115BAA on September 20, 2019 brought in a reduced tax rate for businesses operating in India. Also, the MAT rate has been reduced from 18.5% to 15%.Beyond figures, Section 115BAA was more about fostering a business-friendly environment, promoting investments and driving economic expansion.


What is Capital Gains Tax In India: Types, Tax Rates, Calculation, Exemptions & Tax Saving
Updated on Aug 4th, 2025 | 40 min read

Capital gains tax in India is the tax you pay on profits earned from selling capital assets like property, stocks, or mutual funds. These gains are classified as short-term or long-term based on the holding period, and each is taxed differently under Indian tax laws. Long-Term Capital Gains tax rate in India is 12.5% and Short-Term Capital Gains tax rate is 20% or at slab rates as updated in Budget 2024. An exemption of Rs. 1.25 lakh is available on Long-term capital gains on transfer of equity shares or equity-oriented mutual funds. What is Capital Gains Tax in India?Capital gains tax in India is the tax levied on profits earned from the sale of capital assets such as property, stocks, or mutual funds.


AMC Property Tax: How to Pay and Download Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Property Tax
Updated on Aug 1st, 2025 | 21 min read

Anyone owning a house or land needs to pay property tax to their local municipality or other civic body. In Ahmedabad, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is the local body responsible for collecting property tax from residents and using these funds for the city's development. Paying AMC property tax is quite easy and can be done entirely online. In this blog, you will gain an understanding of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation property tax and how to pay the same. What is AMC Property Tax Payment? AMC Property Tax stands for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation property tax, collected by the local authority of Ahmedabad for the purposes of administering and developing the city's infrastructure. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, or AMC, was established in July 1950 under the Bombay Provincial Corporation Act, 1949. AMC is one of the first municipal corporations in India to introduce online tax payment facilities. The municipal corporation have to look after the various needs of the city, including cleaning and maintaining public roads, fire services, sewage, water connections, street lighting, medical services, and more.


EPFO Claim Status - Check your EPF Claim Status Online
Updated on Jul 23rd, 2025 | 20 min read

EPFO Claim Status provides the real time update of the progress of your application made for PF transfer or withdrawal. It provides transparency in the processing of EPF application from initial submission of application to disbursement of funds. The real time tracking allows the EPF member to know the stage where the application stands in the pipeline. If there is any bottleneck, the member can know about the estimated time of credit of the funds into their bank account.This blog provides a comprehensive guide on checking your EPF claim status.​What is EPFO Claim Status?EPFO claim status refers to the current status of the application on the EPFO withdrawal. It gives a quick insight on the withdrawal process development, allowing applicants to address potential delays or errors effectively.  What are the Pre-requisites to Check EPFO Withdrawal Status? To know the status of your claim, the following information should be available to you:Universal Account Number (UAN)  EPF regional office of your employer  Employer details Extension code (if relevant)Keep the above information/documents handy, and then follow the below steps to check the status of your claim online. How To Check Your EPFO Withdrawal Status Online?The EPFO has made both an online and offline process accessible to check the status of your requisition.


Professional Tax Kerala: Tax Slab, Payment, Applicability, Login, Due Date, Exemption
Updated on Jul 22nd, 2025 | 9 min read

According to Article 276 of the Indian Constitution, every individual earning an income is liable to pay professional tax. Whether you earn your source of living from a job or self-employment, paying this tax is mandatory. However, the payable tax amount differs from one state to the other. Most Indian states have set their own tax rates for different income slabs. If you are a resident of New Delhi, read this article for a complete overview of professional tax in Kerala.Professional Tax in Kerala The Kerala state government imposed a professional tax on every salaried employee working in government and private sectors and self-employed individuals in any business or profession, such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants, freelance professionals, etc. Those working in Kerala must pay professional tax according to the applicable income slab and professional tax rate. Employers deduct professional tax from employees' salaries every month, and self-employed people deposit professional tax annually.


Professional Tax Odisha: Tax Slab, Payment, Applicability, Login, Due Date, Exemption
Updated on Jul 1st, 2025 | 9 min read

States in India, including Odisha, levy a professional tax (PT) in accordance with Article 276 of the Indian Constitution. Professional tax in Odisha is a direct tax that applies to businesses, salaried individuals, entrepreneurs and professionals in various occupations. Even though only a small amount is deducted, professional taxpayers in Odisha need to be well-versed in the subject. In this article we will learn more about professional tax payments in Odisha.Professional Tax in OdishaIf you are a salaried employee, whether government or private, and if you are self-employed engaged in a profession like a doctor, engineer, lawyer, Chartered accountant, company secretary, etc., working in Odisha, you are liable to pay professional tax.Professional tax in Odisha varies between Rs.1,500 - 2,500, according to the applicable income slab.The maximum professional tax in Odisha is Rs.2,500 per annum. Persons earning a salary of Rs.1,60,000 annually or less are not required to pay professional tax in Odisha.


Charitable Trusts and NGO - Income Tax Benefits
Updated on Jun 26th, 2025 | 20 min read

All the donations received by charitable trusts are exempt from taxes, on satisfaction of certain conditions. The taxation of charitable trusts are covered under section 11 of the Income Tax Act. Only trusts established for charitable or religious purposes can claim exemption under the act, and they need to file ITR even though their income is exempt from taxation. To claim exemption, these charitable institutions are compulsorily required to get their books of accounts audited by a Chartered Accountant. Due date for ITR filing of charitable trusts FY 2024-25 is 31st October, 2025. This article explains in detail, the taxation of trusts and compliance requirements for trust taxation.Conditions for Claiming ExemptionThe charitable trust should be duly registered under section 12AB of the act.It should be established to promote charitable or religious objectives.


Partial Withdrawal From NPS: Withdrawal Rules and Tax Implications
Updated on Jun 24th, 2025 | 4 min read

The National Pension Scheme is a voluntary retirement scheme introduced by the Central Government. People can invest in such pension account regularly and receive 60% of it as a lump sum amount on attainment of 60 years of age and the remaining as annuity pension. However, the scheme also allows partial withdrawal from the NPS account. This article attempts to simplify the partial withdrawal rules and the tax benefits thereon.Partial Withdrawal From NPS Before we delve into the withdrawal rules, let’s understand some basics. There are two types of NPS accounts- Tier I and Tier II.If you wish to subscribe to NPS it is mandatory for you to open a Tier-I account.


What is Toll Tax: Meaning, Rules, Validity, Time, Exemption List
Updated on Jun 19th, 2025 | 10 min read

Toll revenue constitutes a significant part of the development and maintenance of highway infrastructure of the Indian economy. In recent times, a lot of modernization has been made in promoting transparency and efficiency in toll collecting. In this article, we will understand road usage charge collection, calculation, and other details about road charges in India.What is Toll Tax in India?Road charges, often known as “tolls", are the taxes you pay for using interstate expressways, bridges, tunnels, and national or state highways. In India, the entire road network, including toll taxation policies and systems, falls under the purview of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI).NHAI has laid down various rules and regulations that determine the collection process. These rules include certain exemptions for taxes, tax validity, rules on how the road charges for a particular highway/expressway are determined, and much more. Why is Toll Tax Collected?India has one of the greatest and largest roadway networks in the world.


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