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At Lawgical Station, income tax return filing for salaried professionals starts at ₹3,500 a year. That includes a full regime comparison (old vs new), deduction optimisation across 80C, 80D, HRA and all applicable heads, and direct access to your CA throughout the year. We always give you a written proposal before you commit — no hidden charges.

It depends entirely on your income level and what you can actually deduct. The new regime has lower slab rates but removes most deductions including 80C, 80D, HRA and home loan interest. For most salaried professionals earning above ₹15 lakh who pay rent and invest regularly in 80C, the old regime saves more. Use our free Old vs New Regime Calculator or book a free call and we'll work out your specific case.

Not always, but you should still file in many cases — to claim a refund of TDS deducted, to carry forward losses, to apply for a visa or loan, or if you hold foreign assets. Filing a NIL return is also a clean audit trail. We file NIL returns at no charge for existing clients.

Late GST filing in 2025 attracts ₹50 per day (₹25 CGST + ₹25 SGST) per return, capped at ₹5,000, plus 18% annual interest on the unpaid tax amount. Nil return filers pay a reduced ₹20 per day. Our free GST Late Fee Calculator gives you the exact figure for your situation.

You can technically do it yourself, but ITC mismatch, wrong HSN codes and incorrect return types are the three most common reasons businesses receive GST notices — and most filers don't catch these errors until the notice arrives. Professional GST filing typically costs ₹2,000–₹8,000 per month. One penalty notice can cost ₹25,000+. The math is usually straightforward.

For most goods suppliers, registration is mandatory once your annual turnover crosses ₹40 lakh (₹20 lakh in special-category states). For services, the threshold is ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh in special-category states). Inter-state suppliers, e-commerce sellers and certain notified categories must register regardless of turnover.

Private Limited company registration at Lawgical Station starts at ₹12,000, inclusive of all government fees, Director Identification Numbers, Digital Signature Certificates, MoA and AoA drafting, and first-month compliance support. LLP and OPC registration are available at similar rates. We also advise on which structure actually makes sense for your business before you commit.

Pvt Ltd is best if you plan to raise external funding or onboard investors — it has the strongest equity structure. LLP suits service businesses where partners want low compliance overhead and pass-through taxation. OPC is for solo founders who want limited liability without a partner. We do a 20-minute structure call before any registration so you start on the right footing.

Typically 7–15 working days end-to-end if your documents are clean. DIN and DSC issuance takes 2–3 days, name approval 2–4 days, and incorporation 4–6 days. Delays usually come from name-availability rejections — we run a pre-check on the proposed name before filing to avoid that.

Most income tax and GST notices give you 7 to 30 days to respond. Missing that window triggers automatic penalties. When you come to us with a notice, we analyse it within 24 hours, draft the response and file it. We've handled 200+ notices with zero missed deadlines. If the notice is urgent, WhatsApp us directly.

Section 143(2) is the scrutiny notice — it means your return has been selected for detailed examination. It is more serious than a 143(1) intimation but it does not mean you are in trouble; selection is often algorithmic. The right approach is to respond with complete, well-organised documentation. We have closed scrutiny cases at the first hearing in most engagements.

Yes. Our team appears before assessing officers, Commissioner (Appeals), GST authorities and ITAT. For most clients we prefer written representations and video hearings where allowed — they are faster and create a cleaner record. Physical appearances are arranged as needed.

Yes — Tally and Zoho Books for most clients, QuickBooks where required. Monthly bookkeeping packages start at ₹4,000/month for small businesses and include bank reconciliation, GST-ready ledgers, P&L and balance sheet, and a monthly review call with a senior accountant.

Yes. We handle monthly payroll, salary slips, PF/ESI compliance, professional tax, TDS on salaries and Form 16 issuance at year-end. Pricing scales with headcount — a 10-person team is typically ₹6,000–₹8,000/month all-in. We also help redesign salary structures to be tax-efficient for employees.

We respond within the hour during business hours (Mon–Sat, 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM IST) — and usually inside 4 hours otherwise. There is no call centre and no ticketing system. The person who first replies is the person who handles your case.

Yes — we work with clients across India digitally. Documents move over secure links, meetings happen on WhatsApp video or Google Meet, and for important engagements we travel. Roughly 70% of our active clients have never visited the office.

We send a written proposal with a fixed quote before any work begins. Most clients pay 50% on engagement and 50% on completion; long-running retainers are billed monthly. Invoices include a clear scope so you know exactly what is and is not included.