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
TDS, compliance rules and policy shifts have reshaped filing patterns, but rising nil returns and stagnant tax-paying filings point to gaps that need closer scrutiny
Deadline extended after Monday's portal glitches; use these quick browser and network fixes to file returns
ITR deadline: From regime selection to e-verification, here's what to tick off before the ITR deadline ends tonight
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
Your ITR isn't just about salary. From small dividends to foreign holding, ESOPs and even low-balance accounts need disclosure or you risk heavy penalties.
Filed your ITR but haven’t received your refund yet? From checking your refund status to understanding why it might be delayed, this step-by-step guide has you covered.
Verifying your ITR within 30 days is mandatory. Skip it, and your return may be treated as invalid, leading to penalties, loss of refund, and other tax setbacks.
Once scrutiny, surveys, or raids begin, correction options are no longer available
Misreporting may invite penalty as high as Rs 10 lakh, can go up to 200 per cent of the tax due
Online tax form was delayed due to revisions that match legislative changes, say experts
ITR-2 and 3 utilities were also released late in mid-July, but the deadline was later extended
'Taxpayers must calculate exemption based on residence, not workplace, to avoid notices' says experts.
The offline Excel utilities for ITR-2 and ITR-3 are now live; know the major changes, who can use them, and tips for smooth filing this year.
'Filing a wrong ITR doesn't just stall refunds, it can trigger penalties and scrutiny if not fixed,' warns a tax expert
It’s income tax filing season, and let’s be honest, it can get pretty confusing trying to figure out which ITR form applies to you. Add to that a bunch of new updates from the Income Tax Department
They must report Indian assets if income crosses Rs 1 cr as threshold for capital gains has increased, say experts
'Switching jobs mid-year can complicate tax filing, but with a little attention to detail, you can avoid common mistakes. As experts say, 'A few extra steps today can save you headaches tomorrow.
Tax experts say revising your ITR is allowed, but frequent or significant changes may raise red flags with the department's AI-driven systems
The ITR deadline is September 15 and if you’ve opted for the new tax regime, you might be wondering: Can I still save on taxes without 80C, HRA, or LTA? In this episode of PF Guide, we break down: