About us
A clearer, calmer place to understand your taxes
Union of Taxpayers is an independent, non-partisan platform for India's taxpayers — a place to understand taxes in plain language and to share constructive feedback on tax policy.
Why we exist
Almost everyone pays, but few feel heard
In India, nearly everyone is a taxpayer. Salaried workers and businesses pay income tax. And through GST, people pay tax on almost everything they buy — from a phone recharge to a restaurant meal. Tax is woven quietly into daily life.
Many groups in our economy have organised associations that speak for them. Taxpayers, as a group, rarely have a single, constructive place to understand the rules that affect them or to offer feedback in a measured way.
At the same time, tax rules can feel complex and intimidating. We think that is a problem worth working on, patiently and carefully.
What we do
Plain-language understanding, and a place to be heard
Plain-language guides
Explainers that translate rules into everyday language, with sources and review dates.
Calculators
Simple income tax, GST, HRA and capital-gains calculators for quick estimates.
Deadlines
A view of important tax dates so nothing important slips by unnoticed.
Tax Insights
Original, carefully researched explainers on income tax, GST, TDS, deductions, the Budget and public finance.
Constructive feedback
A respectful channel to share suggestions and views on tax policy.
Honest limits
Where something is uncertain or planned, we say so rather than overstating it.
What we value
The principles that guide us
Transparency
We explain where our information comes from and distinguish official rules from our own explanation.
Fairness
We write for ordinary taxpayers, not for any party or interest group, and we try to represent different situations honestly.
Responsibility
Tax touches people's money and plans, so we take accuracy seriously and flag anything we are unsure about.
Respectful dialogue
Feedback on tax policy should be constructive and civil. We keep the conversation grounded in facts.
Independence
We are an independent platform. We are not affiliated with the government or any political organisation.
Accuracy
Reliable, carefully reviewed information matters more than publishing quickly or in large volume.
Who is behind it
Two co-founders, building step by step
Union of Taxpayers was started by two co-founders, Pankaj Choudhary and Puneet Singh. We are building this gradually and openly, and we would rather grow it carefully than rush.
If you would like to share an idea, a concern or a correction, you can reach us through the contact page.
To be clear
What we are not
Not a political party
Not a government body
Not tax advisers
Questions
Frequently asked
- Is Union of Taxpayers affiliated with the government?
- No. We are an independent, non-partisan platform. For official filings and grievances, use the government portals directly.
- Do you give tax advice?
- No. We publish plain-language explanations and tools for general understanding. For decisions about your own situation, consult a qualified professional.
- Where does your tax information come from?
- We rely on official sources such as the Income Tax Department, GST portal and Union Budget documents, and we show a review date on time-sensitive content.
Understand your taxes, and help us improve
Create a free account, explore the guides and calculators, and share what would make them clearer.