Income-Tax Advisory & Planning in Jodhpur: Beginner-Friendly Guide for FY 2025-26

1. Why Proactive Tax Planning Matters

Tax planning isn't a last-week-of-July scramble—it's an all-year activity that helps you:

  • Minimise liability legally by choosing the right deductions & regimes.
  • Improve cash flow—knowing advance-tax outgo lets you budget better.
  • Unlock investments (ELSS, PPF, NPS, Section 80D health cover) that double as wealth-builders.
  • Avoid penalties for wrong estimates or late payments.

2. Who Should Seek Tax Advisory?

Category Why Advisory Helps
Salaried individuals Optimise HRA, LTA, new vs old regime selection.
Freelancers & consultants Take advantage of presumptive taxation (Sec 44ADA).
Small-business owners Plan advance-tax, depreciation schedules, partner remuneration.
HUFs & family businesses Split income, claim 80C/80D for multiple members.
First-time investors Align tax-saving options with long-term goals.

3. Top Tax-Saving Strategies for FY 2025-26

  1. Section 80C (₹1.5 lakh limit): Mix of ELSS funds (3-yr lock-in) + PPF for balance of risk & safety.
  2. Section 80CCD(1B) (₹50k extra): NPS contribution—great for retirement & extra deduction.
  3. Health insurance premiums (80D): Up to ₹25k (₹50k for senior-citizen parents).
  4. Home-loan interest (24b): Up to ₹2 lakh yearly deduction.
  5. New vs Old Tax Regime comparison: If you can't exhaust deductions, new regime's lower slab may win; run the numbers each April.

Tip: Keep Form 12BB ready for proof submission to your Jodhpur employer by January.

4. Local Insights: Jodhpur-Specific Considerations

  • Handicraft exporters & textile traders—claim Section 80-HHC (profits from export) if conditions met.
  • Desert-tourism hosts on Airbnb: declare rental income under Income from House Property; claim 30% standard deduction.
  • Agricultural land on city outskirts: Check if capital-gain exemption under rural agricultural land applies before selling.

See also: GST Registration & Compliance for Jodhpur SMEs

5. Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

  • Waiting till July to invest—ELSS NAV may spike; spread SIPs across the year.
  • Ignoring advance-tax; if liability exceeds ₹10k, pay in 4 instalments (15 Jun, 15 Sep, 15 Dec, 15 Mar).
  • Mixing business & personal expenses—maintain separate accounts to claim accurate deductions.

6. Year-Round Tax-Planning Checklist

Quarter Action Items
Apr–Jun Choose tax regime, start 80C SIPs, pay Q1 advance-tax.
Jul–Sep Review cash flow, top-up health cover, pay Q2 advance-tax.
Oct–Dec Invest in NPS, collect rent receipts, pay Q3 advance-tax.
Jan–Mar Max out deductions, submit proofs to employer, final advance-tax.

7. How Rangaco Can Help

Need personalised income-tax advisory in Jodhpur?

Rangaco's CA team offers one-on-one planning sessions, deduction optimisation, and year-round compliance support.

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8. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is tax planning only for high earners?

No. Even moderate incomes can benefit by maximising deductions such as Section 80C, 80D and claiming the rebate under Section 87A.

Q2. Can I switch between old & new regime every year?

Salaried individuals can opt in or out each year by filing Form 10-IE, while business taxpayers can switch only once.

Q3. Does advisory fee qualify as a deductible expense?

For businesses, yes—it's a professional expense. For individual taxpayers, it is not deductible.

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