The taxpayers are required to fill out several forms, Form 26AS, Form 16, capital gains statement, and interest certificates, among others. In all the paperwork, some mistakes are bound to happen
Filing ITR is mandatory in order to claim deductions under Chapter VI and exemptions on long-term capital gains; but there are other benefits you need to know about
A mistake in calculating tax liability could lead to a notice from the tax department
Here is a quick step-by-step guide on how to file your income tax return (ITR) for the assessment year 2022-23
Report any discrepancy between the two documents to the employer immediately and get it rectified
The forms are quite elaborate and seek a lot of information, so get the documentation and paperwork ready, and make complete disclosures while filing returns
ITR Form 1 (Sahaj) and ITR Form 4 (Sugam) forms cater to small and medium taxpayers.
The government had extended the date of filing income tax returns for AY22 to December 31, 2021, from July 31, 2021
Of the e-verified ITRs, more than 23.8 million ITRs have been processed and over 909.5 million refunds for AY 2021-22 have been issued
Infosys has been asked to address issues linked to complex filings
Instead, they will just have to make a declaration in Form 12BBA to their bank, which will deduct TDS
Treat it as capital gain if you buy and hold; as business income if you trade frequently
Individual must now file return by January 10, 2021; due date for ITR filing for companies extended by 15 days to February 15, 2021
An incorrect form can render the return defective; under certain circumstances, you may have to file a return even if your income is below the exemption limit
Government is not considering any modification in the ITR form
Joint property holders can file simplified forms. But even if your income is low, file returns if you meet one of three newly-introduced conditions
The notification of the returns followed Budget announcements making income-tax return filing mandatory for certain persons even if their income was below the taxable limit
ITR 1-Sahaj is for individuals having an annual income of up to Rs 5 million from salaries, a house, interest income, family pension income, etc. The form will require passport details
The policy-making body of the Income Tax Department issued a statement saying the updating process of these forms' utility software does not hamper the filing of returns
Aadhaar and PAN must be linked for those who are eligible for an aadhaar.