Guides & resources
Clear, practical guides on bills, invoices, GST, HRA, LTA and expense reimbursement in India.
How to Claim HRA Exemption in India: Rent Receipt Format and Rules
A step-by-step guide for salaried employees to claim House Rent Allowance exemption correctly, covering rent receipt format, Section 10(13A) calculation rules, landlord PAN requirements, and common compliance mistakes to avoid.
GST Invoice Format in India: Complete Guide to CGST, SGST and IGST
Everything a GST-registered business needs to issue a compliant tax invoice in India, from mandatory fields under Rule 46 of the CGST Rules to CGST, SGST and IGST calculation with a worked rupee example.
LTA (Leave Travel Allowance) Explained: Rules, Eligibility and How to Claim
Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) lets salaried employees in India claim a tax exemption on actual travel costs for domestic trips with family. This guide covers eligibility, block year rules, documents required, and how to file your claim correctly under the old tax regime.
Fuel Bill Format for Reimbursement: A Practical Guide for India
A complete guide to fuel bill format for reimbursement in India, covering required fields, Income Tax Act rules, worked examples, and how salaried employees can generate valid petrol bills for their HR or accounts team.
Salary Slip Format Explained: Components, Deductions and Net Pay
A salary slip breaks down gross earnings, statutory deductions and net take-home pay for a given month. This guide explains every field, the tax rules behind each component and how to generate a compliant salary slip in minutes.
Travel Expense Claims in India: What Bills You Need for Reimbursement
When you travel for work in India, your reimbursement is only as good as the bills you keep. This guide lists exactly which documents you need for flights, hotels, cabs, meals and local travel, and how to organise them for a clean expense claim.
Hotel Bill Format for Reimbursement: What a Valid GST Hotel Invoice Must Show
A hotel stay is usually the biggest line on a work trip, and finance teams scrutinise it closely. Here is exactly what a valid GST hotel invoice must show, how hotel GST rates work, and the mistakes that get accommodation claims rejected.
Cab and Taxi Bill Format for Reimbursement (Uber, Ola and Local Taxis)
Cab fares are one of the most common expense lines and one of the most commonly rejected, because the receipt is missing or too vague. Here is how to capture proper cab and taxi bills, whether you rode with Uber, Ola or a local taxi.
What's on an Airline E-Ticket: PNR, Fare Breakup and How to Read It
An airline e-ticket packs a lot of information into a small space. This guide explains what each part means, from the PNR and flight number to the fare breakup, and how to use the ticket for a travel expense or LTA claim.
Work-From-Home Reimbursement: Claiming Internet and Phone Bills in India
If you work from home, your internet and phone bills may be reimbursable and, when handled correctly, tax-free. This guide explains what you can claim, the bills you need, and how the tax treatment works.
Meal and Food Bill Format for Reimbursement (and Per Diem Basics)
Meals are a routine expense on work trips, but the rules differ between companies that reimburse actual bills and those that pay a fixed daily allowance. Here is what a valid food bill must show and how per diem works.