Shivani Kandalkar
Chartered Accountant
Shivani Kandalkar
Chartered Accountant
I’m CA Shivani Kandalkar, a Chartered Accountant based in Mumbai with over 1 year of experience. My focus areas are Taxation and GSTR compliance, where I help individuals and businesses file accurate returns and avoid notices. With a background in M.Com and professional training as a Chartered Accountant, I aim to provide clear, practical guidance that simplifies tax laws and supports better financial decisions.
Latest Articles By Shivani Kandalkar
Water Bottle HSN Codes 3923, 3924 and 7323: GST Rates and Product Classification Guide
Water bottles are used at home, in offices, schools and factories. Traders deal in many types such as simple plastic bottles, stainless steel bottles and insulated bottles used for travel and sports. For correct GST billing you should understand the…
TV HSN Code 8528 and GST Rates in India: Complete Classification Guide
Televisions are now common in almost every home, shop and office in India. LED TVs , smart TVs and other modern screens are used for entertainment, advertising and information display in many places. To use the TV HSN code correctly…
Restaurant SAC Codes 9954, 9963 and 9965: GST Rates and Product Classification Guide
Restaurant services cover supply of prepared food and beverages for consumption inside or outside the premises. Under GST, restaurant activities are treated as services and use specific service accounting codes instead of individual food HSN codes.
PVC Pipe HSN Code 3917 and GST Rates in India: Complete Classification Guide
PVC pipes are widely used for water supply, drainage, irrigation and electrical conduit work. Under GST, these products must be billed with the correct HSN code so that the GST rate, input tax credit and reporting remain correct. This guide…
Plastic Scrap HSN Code 3915 and GST Rates in India: Complete Classification Guide
Plastic scrap and plastic waste are important raw materials for the recycling industry. Many manufacturers, scrap dealers and recyclers buy and sell plastic scrap on a regular basis. To claim input tax credit and file accurate GST returns, it is…
Pen HSN Code 9608 and GST Rates in India: Complete Classification Guide
Pens are basic writing instruments used in schools, offices, banks and homes. They are an important part of everyday stationery for students, professionals and businesses. To use the pen HSN code correctly and charge GST without mistakes, traders, wholesalers and…
Iron HSN Codes 7201, 7207 and 7208: GST Rates and Classification Guide for India
Iron and steel products are used in construction, machinery, household items and many other everyday applications. Bars, rods, pipes and scrap are common iron products in trade. To use the iron HSN code correctly and charge GST without mistakes, traders,…
Insurance SAC Codes 9971 and 9991: GST Rates and Classification Guide for India
Insurance services cover life insurance, health insurance, motor insurance, fire insurance and many other risk covers. In GST these services are classified under service accounting codes which work like HSN codes for services. Understanding the correct insurance HSN code helps…
Fabrication SAC Codes 7308 and 7326: GST Rates, Uses and Classification in India
Fabrication means cutting, bending, welding and assembling different parts to make a new structure or product. In many businesses fabrication is done as a job work service on goods owned by the customer. Under GST such fabrication activities are normally…
Dry Fruits HSN Codes 0801, 0802 and 0804: GST Rates and Product Classification Guide
Dry fruits like almonds , cashews , raisins , dates and pistachios are used in homes, sweet shops and restaurants across India. They are sold in loose form, small packets and gift boxes during festivals and round the year. To…
Cooler HSN Codes 8415 and 8418: GST Rates in India with Classification Examples
Air coolers and water coolers are common in Indian homes, shops, offices and schools where they provide comfort during hot weather. Businesses also install large coolers in factories, warehouses and public areas for staff and visitors. To use the cooler…
Chair HSN Codes 9401 and 9403: GST Rates in India with Classification Examples
Chairs are used in homes, offices, shops, schools and many other places. They include simple plastic chairs , cushioned office chairs and revolving chairs for workstations. To use the chair HSN code correctly and apply the right GST rate, dealers,…
Cap HSN Code 6505 and GST Rates in India: Complete Classification Guide
Caps and headgear are common fashion and utility items sold by garment stores, sports shops and corporate gift vendors. Under GST, caps are classified using HSN codes that fall under the headgear chapter. Correct cap HSN code selection ensures the…
Aluminium Scrap HSN Code 7602: GST Rates in India with Classification Examples
Aluminium scrap is generated in large quantities by metal fabricators, cable makers, window frame manufacturers, casting units and recycling yards. Traders buy this scrap and supply it to smelters and foundries that convert it back into usable metal. To use…
Bricks HSN Codes 6901 and 6902: GST Rates in India with Classification Examples
Bricks are basic building materials used in houses, boundary walls, factories and many other structures. Common types include red clay bricks, fly ash brick s and cement bricks and blocks. To use the bricks HSN code correctly and charge GST…
Saree HSN Codes 1701, 5208 and 5210: GST Rates, Uses and Classification in India
Sarees are one of the most popular traditional garments in India. Traders, boutiques, handloom units and large brands all need the correct saree HSN code so that GST is charged properly on cotton sarees, silk sarees and blended sarees. In…
Fevicol HSN Code 3506 and GST Rates in India: Complete Classification Guide
Fevicol type adhesives are widely used in carpentry, furniture making, interior work, handicrafts and many other applications. Traders, hardware stores and contractors deal in different grades of adhesive like wood glue, synthetic resin based adhesive and construction adhesive. To use…
Stationery HSN Codes 4817, 4819 and 4820: GST Rates and Product Classification Guide
Stationery items like notebooks, pens , pencils , files and folders are used every day in schools, offices and shops. They look simple but cover many different materials such as paper, plastic and metal. To charge GST correctly and keep…
Packing Charges SAC Codes 9967, 9985 and 9986: GST Rates and Product Classification Guide
Packing charges are common in trade and services. Businesses often charge for cartons, wrapping, strapping and handling when they send goods to customers. These charges may appear as a separate line on the invoice or may be included in the…
Reduced TDS Rates for Non-Filers – Sections 206AB & 206CCA
Sections 206AB and 206CCA of the Income Tax Act were introduced to encourage timely filing of Income Tax Returns (ITR) and strengthen compliance. These provisions impose higher rates of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS)…
Future of Accounting Software: AI & Automation
Accounting is changing fast. Earlier, most accounting work involved data entry, checking bills, and preparing monthly reports. Now, businesses expect faster updates, fewer errors, and real-time visibility. This shift is happening because of AI, & As more businesses adopt accounting…
What Is Accounting Software?
Accounting software is a tool that helps you record, organise, and manage all your business money-related work in one place. It enables you to track sales, purchases, payments, bills, taxes, and reports without doing everything in registers or spreadsheets. In…
Best Practices for GST-Compliant Bookkeeping
GST bookkeeping means maintaining your business records in a way that supports correct GST reporting and smooth compliance. It is not only about saving invoices. It is about keeping all sales, purchases, stock movement, tax liability, and ITC records organised…
LIFO Method: Meaning, Formula, Examples, and India Applicability
What is the LIFO Method? The LIFO method, or Last-In, First-Out method, is an inventory valuation method where the most recent inventory costs are treated as sold first. This does not always mean the newest physical stock is actually sold…
GST Service Rates Explained: Benefits, Challenges, and Complete Compliance Guide for Service Providers (2026)
What Are GST Service Rates? GST service rates are the tax rates applicable to services supplied under the Goods and Services Tax regime. Unlike the old service tax system, GST follows a broader classification structure under which services are identified…
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