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Guides to Indian invoicing, GST & receipts
Plain-English, India-specific guides on making compliant bills, invoices and receipts — and the tax rules behind them.
Invoice Format for Small Business India (2026)
The complete reference for valid Indian invoices — Rule 46 fields, GSTIN anatomy, HSN/SAC by turnover, CGST/SGST/IGST split, e-invoice thresholds and sector nuances.
Read guideIncome Tax & ReceiptsRent Receipt for HRA Exemption: Rules, Format & Limits
How salaried employees claim House Rent Allowance under Section 10(13A) — the exemption formula, what a valid rent receipt must contain, the ₹1 revenue stamp rule, landlord PAN limits and paying rent to family.
Read guideGST & HealthcareIs There GST on Medical Bills? Exemptions Explained
Most Indian healthcare is GST-exempt under Notification 12/2017, but some hospital charges and items are taxable. Plus how to use a medical bill for Section 80D and insurance claims.
Read guideFuel & TaxIs There GST on Petrol & Diesel? Fuel Bill Tax Explained
Petrol and diesel are outside GST — fuel bills carry central excise and state VAT instead. Why that is, and how to use a fuel bill for expense and mileage claims.
Read guideGST & TravelGST on Cab & Taxi Fares in India: Rates & Rules
App cab and taxi rides are taxed at 5% GST with no input tax credit for the rider. Who collects it under Section 9(5), and how to use a cab bill for travel reimbursement.
Read guideIncome Tax & Receipts80G Donation Receipt: Format & Deduction Rules
Claim a Section 80G deduction in India — the 50% vs 100% rates, the ₹2,000 cash limit, what a valid 80G receipt must show, and Form 10BE.
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