Types of ITR Forms:
- ITR-1 (Sahaj): For individuals with income up to ₹50 lakh from salary, one house property, and other sources.
- ITR-2: For individuals and HUFs not having income from business or profession.
- ITR-3: For individuals and HUFs having income from a proprietary business or profession.
- ITR-4 (Sugam): For individuals, HUFs, and firms (other than LLP) with presumptive income from business and profession.
- ITR-5: For partnerships, LLPs, AOPs, BOIs, and other entities.
- ITR-6: For companies other than those claiming exemption under section 11.
- ITR-7: For persons including companies required to furnish returns under sections 139(4A) to 139(4F).
Required Documents:
Personal Information
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank account details
- Form 16 (for salaried individuals)
Income Details:
- Salary slips
- Rental income details
- Income from investments (interest, dividends)
- Capital gains information
- Income from other sources
Deductions and Exemptions:
- Section 80C to 80U deduction proofs (e.g., LIC, PPF, NSC)
- Home loan interest certificate
- Education loan interest certificate
- Medical insurance premium (Section 80D)
Other Documents:
- TDS certificates (Form 16A/16B/16C)
- Form 26AS (Tax Credit Statement)
- Proof of tax-saving investments
- Proof of expenses (if claiming deductions)
Steps to File ITR:
- Gather all documents and information mentioned above.
- Register/Login to the Income Tax e-filing portal (https://www.incometax.gov.in).
- Select the appropriate ITR form based on your income source.
- Fill in personal and income details:
- Enter personal details (name, address, PAN, etc.)
- Report income from all sources (salary, house property, capital gains, etc.)
- Claim deductions under various sections (80C, 80D, etc.).
- Compute tax payable and check for any tax dues.
- Pay the tax dues, if any.
- Verify the ITR before submitting it.
- Submit the ITR form online.
- E-verify the return using options like Aadhaar OTP, EVC, or by sending a physical ITR-V to CPC, Bengaluru.
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
- Selecting the wrong ITR form.
- Not reporting all sources of income.
- Not claiming eligible deductions.
- Errors in bank details.
- Incorrect personal information.
- Not verifying the ITR after filing.
Post Filing:
- Acknowledgment: After successful submission, an acknowledgment (ITR-V) is generated.
- Verification: E-verifying or sending the signed ITR-V to the Centralized Processing Centre (CPC) within 120 days.
- Refund: If you are eligible for a refund, it will be processed after verification.
ITR Filing for Different Taxpayers
- Salaried Individuals: Primarily need Form 16, Form 26AS, and details of other income sources.
- Self-employed/Professionals: Need to provide details of income, expenses, and profits along with Form 26AS.
- Businesses: Require detailed financial statements, audit reports (if applicable), and GST details.
Deadline and Penalties:
- Due Dates: Typically, July 31st for individuals and September 30th for businesses.
- Penalties: Late filing attracts a penalty under Section 234F, which can go up to ₹10,000 depending on the delay and total income.
- Acknowledgment: After successful submission, an acknowledgment (ITR-V) is generated.
- Verification: E-verifying or sending the signed ITR-V to the Centralized Processing Centre (CPC) within 120 days.
- Refund: If you are eligible for a refund, it will be processed after verification.
- Salaried Individuals: Primarily need Form 16, Form 26AS, and details of other income sources.
- Self-employed/Professionals: Need to provide details of income, expenses, and profits along with Form 26AS.
- Businesses: Require detailed financial statements, audit reports (if applicable), and GST details.
Deadline and Penalties:
- Due Dates: Typically, July 31st for individuals and September 30th for businesses.
- Penalties: Late filing attracts a penalty under Section 234F, which can go up to ₹10,000 depending on the delay and total income.
Filing ITR correctly ensures compliance with tax laws and avoids potential penalties. For complex situations, consulting a tax professional may be beneficial.
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