To claim your House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption under the Old Tax Regime for the financial year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26), salaried taxpayers will need to provide specific details on the Income Tax e-filing portal. Please note that this exemption is not available if you opt for the New Tax Regime. What the e-filing portal … Read more
It’s tax season again, and if you’re like many, you’re probably wondering: Which Income Tax Return (ITR) form should I file? Picking the wrong one can lead to frustrating delays, notices from the tax department, or even your return getting rejected. But don’t stress! A new Excel tool, developed by CA Sai Pratap Kopparapu, is … Read more
If your income falls below the taxable limit, you might think filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is unnecessary. However, submitting a Nil ITR can actually save you money and simplify various financial and legal processes. What Exactly is a Nil ITR? A Nil ITR is an income tax return filed when your total income … Read more
Is Filing an ITR for a Deceased Person Necessary for AY 2025-26? Here’s What Legal Heirs Need to Know The Income Tax Return (ITR) filing season for 2025 is in full swing, and many of us are diligently meeting our legal obligation to report income to the tax department. But what happens when someone passes … Read more
The Income Tax Department issued Common Offline Utility for filing Income-tax Returns (ITR 1 and ITR 4) for the AY 2025-26 updated on June 11, 2025. Common Offline Utility (ITR 1 and ITR 4) Common Offline Utility for filing Income-tax Returns ITR 1 and ITR 4 for the AY 2025-26. Date of release of latest … Read more
Subject : Advisory on filing of Amnesty applications under Section 128A of the CGST Act 1. As on 08.06.2025, a total of 3,02,658 waiver applications have been filed through SPL-01/02. However, it has come to notice that certain taxpayers are facing difficulties in filing amnesty applications under Section 128A on the GST portal. In view of the approaching … Read more
You can now file missed Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for up to four years after the relevant assessment year ends! The Union Budget 2025 has extended the deadline for filing an Updated Income Tax Return (ITR-U) from two years to four years. This is a huge relief for taxpayers who need to correct past filings. … Read more
Received your Form 16 or 16A? Great! But don’t hit that “file” button just yet. Before you submit your Income Tax Return (ITR) for 2025, there are a few crucial steps you absolutely must take. Skipping these can lead to headaches like tax mismatches, delayed refunds, or even notices from the Income Tax Department. Why … Read more
What is Form 26AS? The Tax Form That Can Save You From Notices The tax filing season for 2025 is officially underway, with Income Tax Return (ITR) Excel Utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4 already available for download. So far, over 1.23 lakh ITRs have been filed. As taxpayers begin the process, it’s crucial to carefully … Read more
For salaried employees across India, Form 16 is a crucial document for filing income tax returns (ITR). Here’s a quick guide on why it’s so important, when you can expect to receive it, and what key details it contains. What is Form 16? Simply put, Form 16 is a TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) certificate … Read more