Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) can be confusing, but choosing the correct form is essential to avoid penalties. Making a mistake can lead to a defaulted ITR and a potential tax notice. To simplify the process, here is a breakdown of the most common ITR forms—ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3, and ITR-4—and who should use them. … Read more
ITR Processing and Refunds: A Snapshot of AY 2025-26 The Income Tax Department has significantly cut down the time it takes to process Income Tax Returns (ITRs) and issue refunds. According to recent reports, the average processing time has dropped to a remarkable 17 days, a huge improvement from 93 days a decade ago. In … Read more
A chartered accountant, Aditi Bhardwaj, has flagged a critical technical glitch in the ITR-2 online utility that could create significant problems for taxpayers. The error, which affects how capital gains and losses are reported, could lead to incorrect filings, triggering automated adjustments under Section 143(1), and potentially causing return rejections. The primary issue is an … Read more
Don’t get a tax notice this year! Before you file your ITR, a quick check of your Annual Information Statement (AIS) is essential. The Income Tax Department is using AI and analytics to cross-verify your declared income with the data in your AIS, so any mismatch could lead to a penalty. What is AIS? AIS … Read more
The Income Tax Department has officially enabled online filing for ITR Form 3 for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 (Financial Year 2024-25). This means individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) with business or professional income, including those involved in share trading (like F&O) or investments in unlisted shares, can now easily file their returns through the … Read more
Great news for many taxpayers! The Income Tax Department has just made ITR-3 available for online filing for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 (which means for income earned in Financial Year 2024-25). Until now, only the offline utility was available. This update is a game-changer, especially for those who need to file by the September 15 … Read more
The ITR-3 form is now live on the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal for the Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26. This is great news for individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) who earn income from a business or profession, as they can now file their returns completely online. Who Should Use ITR-3? This form is specifically … Read more
Missed Your ITR for AY 2021-22 or 2022-23? Last Chance to File! Good news for taxpayers who either missed filing their Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Years (AY) 2021-22 or 2022-23, or need to correct past errors! The Income Tax Department has officially opened the window for filing Updated Returns (ITR-U). This is your … Read more
Got an income tax notice after filing your return? Don’t panic! While it can be unsettling, it’s often a routine matter that can be resolved with a few simple steps. The digital nature of today’s tax system means even a minor discrepancy can trigger an automatic alert. Here’s what to check and do next: 1. … Read more
Don’t Have Taxable Income? Here’s Why You Should Still File a “Nil ITR” Think filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is only for those who owe taxes? Think again! Even if your income falls below the taxable limit, filing a “Nil ITR” is a smart financial move with big long-term benefits, according to experts. A … Read more