GST & Compliance
GST rates, returns, e-invoicing, e-way bills and compliance — explained in plain English for Indian shop owners and accountants.
Saree HSN Code 2026 — GST Rate for Silk, Cotton & Synthetic Sarees
Saree HSN code 2026: silk 5007, cotton 5208/5209, synthetic 5407. Sarees are fabric, not garments — so the ₹2,500 apparel rule does not apply. All 5% GST.
Priya Sharma17 min readMobile Accessories HSN Code & GST Rate 2026: Chargers, Earphones, Covers (18%)
Mobile accessories HSN codes 2026: charger 8504, earphones 8518, cable 8544, cover 3926, glass 7007 — almost all 18% GST. Why billing under 8517 is a mistake, explained.
Priya Sharma10 min readJewellery HSN Code & GST Rate 2026: Gold 3%, Making Charges 5% (HSN 7113)
Jewellery HSN code 7113: gold, silver & diamond are 3% GST, making charges 5%. Old gold exchange, imitation 18% & the two-line invoice rule for jewellers, explained.
Priya Sharma11 min readCement HSN Code & GST Rate 2026: 2523, 18% — Full Construction Materials List
Cement HSN code 2523 is 18% GST in 2026 (down from 28%). Full construction materials list — bricks, sand, steel, RMC, tiles — with HSN codes and rates for dealers.
Priya Sharma10 min readPaint HSN Code & GST Rate 2026 (3208/3209/3210) — 18%
Paint HSN code 2026: emulsion, enamel, distemper, primer, thinner & brushes with GST rates. Paint is 18% (down from 28%). Bill Asian Paints, Berger, Nerolac correctly.
Priya Sharma11 min readHSN Code List 2026: GST Rates for Every Common Indian Shop Product
Complete HSN code list 2026 with GST 2.0 rates (0/5/18/40%) for kirana, medical, hardware, electronics & garment shops. Find the right code, avoid penalties.
Priya Sharma21 min read7 Best Billing Software for Retail Shops in India 2026 -Tested & Compared
7 best billing software for retail shops in India 2026, compared on GST, inventory & price. Find the right fit for your kirana or medical shop.
Priya Sharma13 min readBest Free Accounting Software for Small Business in India (2026)
Five genuinely free options compared for Indian shops in 2026 — what each ₹0 plan actually includes, where the hidden limits sit, and which one fits your counter.
Priya Sharma9 min readFMCG GST Rate List Page — FINAL Corrected Content (2 July 2026)
What is the GST rate on soap, shampoo, biscuits, namkeen and cold drinks for kirana stores? Complete FMCG GST rate list 2026 with HSN codes.
Priya Sharma12 min readE-Invoicing in India 2026: Does It Apply to Your Business?
Turnover Rs.5 crore se upar? Then e-invoicing compulsory hai. Check rules, exemptions, 30-day deadline & Rs.2 crore proposal. Accountune auto-IRN inside.
Priya Sharma19 min readBest Tally Alternative in India 2026 — Simpler, Cheaper, GST-Ready and Built for Small Businesses
Looking for the best Tally alternative in India? Compare top 5 options — Accountune, Vyapar, Zoho Books, myBillBook & Busy. GST billing, inventory, offline mode. Free trial available.
Priya Sharma10 min readWhat Is Input Tax Credit (ITC) in GST — Complete Guide 2026
What is Input Tax Credit in GST? Eligibility, Section 17(5) blocked credits, 180-day rule, GSTR-2B and how to claim ITC in GSTR-3B — complete 2026 guide.
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