Founders rarely have a single income stream. Salary, dividends, capital gains, and ESOP events interact differently under the new regime.
Start with a full-year map
List every probable event before December — exits, secondary sales, bonus accruals. Planning after March is mostly cleanup.
What still matters
Even with fewer deductions, timing of capital gains, advance-tax instalments, and TDS credit hygiene remain decisive.
Talk early
A 30-minute planning conversation in Q3 often saves more than a last-week filing scramble. Bring estimated numbers; we will stress-test scenarios.