Income Tax E-filing

What people got wrong in filing tax returns; how they can do better in 2026

Tax experts say that omissions, data mismatches, and common assumptions were the primary causes of defective returns, penalties, and delayed refunds this year, urging timely preparation for 2026

Unable to report foreign assets in revising tax returns? Here is what to do

Tax department advises taxpayers attempting to disclose foreign assets in revised returns to switch from ITR-1 or ITR-4 to the correct forms (ITR-2 or ITR-3) by December to ensure compliance

Finance compliance deadlines in December: Tax filing to pension document

Taxpayers and pensioners must complete mandatory tasks like ITR filing and Aadhaar-PAN linking by year-end to avoid penalties, interest liabilities and suspended benefits

Multi-asset funds: Invest for diversified portfolio, tax-smart rebalancing

Multi-asset allocation funds offer diversification across equities, debt and commodities with tax-efficient rebalancing, but they can lag pure equity funds during strong bull markets, experts say

Waiting for your tax refund? How to track it & what each status means

Understand where your refund is stuck and how to read each update online.

Missed something in your ITR? You can still correct it with ITR-U

The extended four-year window under ITR-U gives taxpayers a chance to fix past errors, but use it wisely, say experts.

Minor kids earning money? Here's the tax rules parents should know

When a minor earns, tax liability isn't always obvious. Some income hits the child, some lands with the parent. Here's what you need to know.

Late in ITR filing?Experts decode fees, refund delays and lost tax benefits

Experts explain late filing fees, refund delays, loss of carry-forward benefits and why you should still file your belated ITR before 31 December to limit the damage

Filed tax return at the last hour? One more step will complete process

Return has to be verified within 30 days to be considered valid by the tax department

You may still file tax returns after Sept 16 deadline: Here's the deal

Tax department allows people to file 'belated return' by paying a penalty and interest

Income Tax return deadline extended by 24 hours after portal slows down

An extra day allowed to complete process for AY 2025-26; experts says people risk Rs 5,000 penalty if they don't file returns

ITR deadline today: Checklist to stay penalty-free and claim deductions

ITR deadline: From regime selection to e-verification, here's what to tick off before the ITR deadline ends tonight

Filed a wrong ITR? Here's how to rectify mistakes and avoid penalties

From missed income to wrong forms, ITR errors are common. Here's how revised returns, rectification, or updated filings can help you avoid penalties and refund delays

Late ITR after Sept 15: Why the hit is bigger than just a penalty fee

From losing the old regime option to higher interest outgo, here's how a delayed ITR beyond September 15 can shrink your savings.

When a parent passes away, here's how their tax filing and refunds work

From filing the last return to claiming pending TDS, here's how families can manage a parent's tax matters after their passing.

From bank details to e-verification, what really slows down your ITR refund

Expecting an ITR refund? Make sure your bank account is validated and your return e-verified, or you could face unnecessary delays.

Joint FD with family? Here's why it could mean a tax notice for you too

Tax experts warn that Rule 114E (2) duplicates high-value deposits in AIS, leaving secondary joint holders like homemakers and seniors vulnerable to mismatch notices

Have money abroad? IT dept's new guide spells out what & how to report

CBDT's latest guide explains how resident Indians must disclose foreign income and assets in ITR this year, missed details can lead to penalties under the Black Money Act

ITR declared invalid? CBDT offers relief for those with technical glitches

Taxpayers whose returns were wrongly invalidated by the CPC now have fresh hope as CBDT orders reprocessing of such ITRs; refunds and interest may follow

Tax refund scam alert: Don't fall for that 'manual verification' email

Government warns taxpayers about phishing attempts to gather their financial information