FAQ — Common Legal & Tax Questions Answered
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- Income tax: ITR form selection, regime choice, 80C deductions, 143(1) notice replies
- GST: registration eligibility, DRC-01 notice, ITC eligibility, GSTR-3B
- Criminal: FIR registration rights, bail (anticipatory/regular), BNS sections, cheque bounce
- Corporate: Pvt Ltd vs LLP vs OPC, annual compliance, ROC filings
- Property, family (maintenance, divorce) and cyber law (IT Act, online fraud)
Frequently asked questions
Can I ask my own question?
Yes — use the free AI Advocate or AI Tax/GST agent to ask any legal or tax question. The AI researches your facts and gives a structured answer in plain English.
How often is the FAQ updated?
The FAQ is reviewed with each Finance Act, Budget or significant court ruling. All answers are grounded in the current bare Act or official notification.
Who needs to file an ITR in India?
ITR filing is mandatory if your income exceeds the basic exemption (₹3 lakh under the new regime), if TDS was deducted, if you have foreign assets or income, or if you want to carry forward losses. Even below the limit, filing is advisable to build a tax record.
What is the difference between BNS and IPC?
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) from 1 July 2024. Section numbers changed significantly — for example, IPC 420 (cheating) is now BNS 318(4). India Law Simplified provides a free IPC-to-BNS mapping guide.
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