"I am Sonia Dawar, a B.Com graduate and Fellow Chartered Accountant with over 18 years of practice across Mumbai, Indore, Delhi/ NCR. My experience spans statutory and corporate audits, income tax advisory, NRI taxation, FEMA compliance, cap table management, and CFO advisory services. I have worked with a wide range of clients across India and countries like US, UK, UAE, Singapore, Phillippines, France, Germany, Finland etc. — from startups and MNCs to high-net-worth individuals, NRIs, professionals, and businesses across sectors including technology, e-commerce, media, hospitality, logistics, and healthcare. I have also completed advanced certification programmes from IIM Lucknow and also associated as a member of various committees of WIRC of ICAI. Through this platform, I will be sharing my knowledge and hands-on experience to help you navigate day-to-day questions on income tax, NRI advisory, corporate audits, FEMA compliance, cap table management, CFO advisory, and accounting using ZOHO Books. Feel free to reach out to me at sonia@dawarandco.com — I am always happy to help."
Working remotely in India for a foreign employer? Learn where your salary is taxed, how the India–US DTAA applies, advance tax obligations, Foreign Tax Credit, and key compliance requirements for cross-border remote workers.
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Is GST payable on advances received for services before work begins? Learn the time of supply rules, GST treatment of service advances, receipt vouchers, refund vouchers, and why advances for goods are treated differently.
Confused about your NRI status? Learn how the 182-day rule under Section 6 determines residential status, when foreign salary is taxable in India, and why your departure date can significantly affect your tax liability.
Explains Sections 54, 54F and 54EC, 12.5% LTCG tax, CGAS, transition relief and 1% TDS on eligible property sales under the Income-tax Act.
Explains FY 2025-26 tax rates for equity STCG and LTCG, ₹1.25 lakh LTCG exemption, Section 87A position, dividend tax and SIP FIFO rules.
Know the capital gains tax rules, holding periods, Schedule FA reporting, SGB taxation and foreign investment compliance under the Income-tax Act.
NRIs must file ITR if Indian income exceeds Rs. 4 lakh or to claim excess TDS refunds, with Section 87A rebate unavailable to non-residents.
Section 115BBH taxes VDA gains at 30%, disallows loss set-off, and Section 194S requires 1% TDS on eligible crypto transfers.
Section 50AA taxes specified debt mutual fund units acquired on or after 1 April 2023 at slab rates, regardless of holding period, without indexation.
