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10 key points first time taxpayers should know before filing IT returns

If you find the process complicated, don't hesitate to seek assistance from a qualified tax professional

ITR filing: Miss it & you will be automatically moved to new tax regime

Choosing between new and old tax regimes depends on your individual financial situation, income sources, and investment habits

How to claim TDS refunds, know eligibility: A guide to the process

Such refund is issued by the Income Tax department when tax deducted or advance taxes paid exceed actual tax liability

Credit score to avoiding penalty: Why you must file your ITR before July 31

Filing early allows you ample time to collect all required documents and information, ensuring your tax return is accurate

Tax deadline: Who should file ITR early and not wait till May 31

Filing taxes closer to the deadline allows individuals to assess their financial situation more accurately

CBDT enables ITR e-filing portal for FY24; 23,000 returns filed in 4 days

The Income Tax department on Thursday said ITRs 1, 2, 4 and 6 have been made available on e-filing portal from April 1, 2024, and about 23,000 returns have already been filed for the 2023-24 fiscal year. This is for the first time in recent years that the Income Tax department has enabled taxpayers to file their I-T Returns on the first day of the new financial year and, is a step towards ease of compliance and seamless taxpayer services. ITR Form 1 (Sahaj) and ITR Form 4 (Sugam) are simpler forms that cater to a large number of small and medium taxpayers. ITR-2 is filed by people having income from residential property). In a statement, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said it has facilitated taxpayers to file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the 2024-25 Assessment Year (relevant to Financial Year 2023-24) from April 1, 2024. "The ITRs -- i.e. ITR-1, ITR-2 and ITR-4 -- commonly used by taxpayers are available on the e-filing portal from April 1, 2024 onwards for taxpaye

CBDT identifies mismatches in ITRs, dividend income info from third party

The Income Tax department on Monday said it has identified mismatches in ITRs filed by some taxpayers and information on dividend and interest income received from third parties. In a statement, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said an on-screen functionality has been made available in the compliance portal of the e-filing website https://eportal.incometax.gov.in for taxpayers to provide their response. The Income Tax Department has identified certain mismatches between the information received from third parties on interest and dividend income, and the Income Tax Return (ITR) filed by taxpayers. In many cases, taxpayers have not even filed their ITRs, it said. At present, the information mismatches relating to 2021-22 and 2022-23 have been displayed on the e-filing compliance portal. In order to rectify the mismatch, an on-screen functionality has been made available in the compliance portal of the e-filing website https://eportal.incometax.gov.in for taxpayers to provid

Record 81.8 mn ITRs filed till Dec 31, rises 9% in current assessment year

To encourage taxpayers to file their ITRs and forms early, over 1.03 billion outreaches were made through targeted e-mail, SMS and other creative campaigns

Nine-year shift: Taxpayers' income distribution less tilted to super-rich

ITR filing surges 90% during AY13-14 and AY2021-22

ITR filing by individuals grows 90% in 8 years to 63.7 mn in AY 2021-22

The income tax department on Thursday said I-T returns filed by individual taxpayers have risen 90 per cent in 8 years to 6.37 crore in AY 2021-22, indicating a widening of the taxpayer base. The returns filed by individual taxpayers have increased from 3.36 crore in Assessment Year (AY) 2013-14 to 6.37 crore in AY 2021-22, registering an overall increase of 90 per cent. During the current fiscal too, 7.41 crore returns have been filed for AY 2023-24 till date, including 53 lakh first-time filers, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a statement. Giving a breakup of the returns filed by individual taxpayers across various ranges of gross total income, the CBDT said the ITRs filed by individual taxpayers earning between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh have increased 295 per cent during the period from AY 2013-14 to AY 2021-22. There has been a 291 per cent increase in ITRs filed by individuals with gross total income between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 25 lakh. "This indicates that ...

I-T dept extends ITR filing deadline for charitable trusts till Nov 30

The Income Tax Department has extended the income tax return filing deadline for charitable trusts, religious institutions and professional bodies by one month till November 30. Also, the due date for furnishing audit reports for 2022-23 by a fund, trust, institution or any university or educational institution or medical institution in Form 10B/10BB has been extended by a month till October 31, 2023. "The due date of furnishing of Return of Income in Form ITR-7 for Assessment Year 2023-24, which is 31.10.2023 is extended to 30.11.2023," the department said in a statement. ITR-7 is filed by institutions involved in charitable and religious activities; research; and professional bodies, besides political parties and electoral trust.

Revised return: File to rectify errors, omissions in original ITR

Multiple revisions, while legal, can attract scrutiny, especially if the final revised return deviates significantly from the original

Record 67.7 million ITRs for AY 2023-24 filed till July 31: I-T department

July 31 was the last date for filing income tax returns by salaried taxpayers

Record 65 mn ITRs for 2022-23 filed, filing to go on till midnight

Over 6.13 crore tax returns for income earned in 2022-23 has been filed so far, as the last date for ITR filing by salaried persons and entities which are not required to get their accounts audited ends Monday midnight. "6.13 crore #ITRs have been filed till yesterday (30th July). 11.03 lakh ITRs have been filed upto 12 noon today (31st July)," the Income Tax department tweeted. Last year, about 5.83 crore income tax returns were filed till July 31. The I-T department asked filers to connect on orm@cpc.incometax.gov.in if they need any assistance.

ITR filing last date today: Step-by-step guide to filing your returns here

Today is the last day to file your ITR for FY23 or AY24. Check how to file it here and what happens if you fail to meet the deadline

Last day to file returns: What happens if you miss your ITR deadline today

If you miss the deadline to file your tax returns today, you still have the option to file a belated return until December 31 but you will have to pay a late filing fee.

More than 5 cr income tax returns filed for 2022-23 fiscal so far

Over 5 crore tax returns have been filed for income earned in the 2022-23 fiscal, which ended March 31. Out of the 5.03 crore ITRs filed till 27th July 2023, about 4.46 crore ITRs have been e-verified i.e. more than 88 per cent ITRs filed have been e-verified! the income tax department tweeted. Out of the e-verified ITRs, more than 2.69 crore ITRs have already been processed! The last date for filing ITRs by salaried employees and those who do not have to get their accounts audited for assessment year 2023-24 is July 31. To assist taxpayers with ITR filing, tax payment and other related services, our helpdesk is functioning on a 24x7 basis and we are providing support through calls, live chats, Webex sessions and social media. We will continue to provide support till 31.07.2023, including on Saturday and Sunday, the department said, urging taxpayers who haven't filed ITR for AY 2023-24, to file at the earliest to avoid last minute rush.

ITR filing 2023: What happens if you miss the July 31 deadline to file ITR?

The last date to file ITR for FY 2022-23 is 31st July, 2023. Taxpayers must pay their taxes before the due date to avoid penalties or late fees. The government reportedly will not extend the due date

ITR FAQs answered: How many times can you revise your income tax return?

A return can be revised at any time 3 months before the end of the Assessment Year or before the completion of the assessment; whichever is earlier.

Consequence of failure to file deceased's ITR: Penalties, interest, jail

However, a legal heir's liability is capped at the value of the inherited estate