Before issuing a reassessment notice, the officer may conduct an inquiry by issuing a show cause notice (SCN) to the taxpayer, accompanied by information indicating the possibility of income escaping
A taxpayer can seek a refund for any extra tax amount paid or withheld in a particular fiscal year by filing their income tax returns for that year
Scammers are posing as tax officials and pressuring individuals to make urgent payments to avoid penalties
The I-T Department has asked income tax return filers to not make bogus claims for expenses, under-report their earnings or exaggerate deductions as this is a punishable offence and causes a delay in issuance of refunds. The ITR filing season for assessment year 2024-25 will end on July 31 for all categories of taxpayers whose accounts are not supposed to be audited. According to the Income Tax Department and its administrative body Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), over five crore ITRs have been filed, as of July 26. In a recent public communication, the Income Tax Department asked taxpayers to file their returns correctly to get timely refunds. "Refund claims are subject to verification checks, which may cause delays. Accurate filing of ITR leads to quicker processing of refunds. Any discrepancies in the claims made will prompt a request for a revised return (to be filed by the taxpayer)," it said. It cautioned ITR filing taxpayers to not claim "incorrect" Tax Deducted at So
The acknowledgment acts as an official receipt from the tax department, assuring taxpayers that their return has been successfully received
This year, a new facility has been introduced that allows you to file your ITR directly via WhatsApp
A minor can have a PAN card and his parents or guardian can apply for the same
ITR 2024: Even after someone passes away, their income tax return must be completed as if they were alive
Practice is illegal any may lead to heavy penalties, say tax experts
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Form 16A is issued by an employer or deductor in a financial year
Individuals with foreign assets and income are required to use either ITR 2 or ITR 3 forms to file their tax returns
Under the Income Tax Act, pensions are classified as "Income from Salaries"
If you fail to complete the process, your return is treated as not filed and it will attract all the consequences of not filing ITR under the Income Tax Act, 1961
In April 2024, the CBDT released seven different ITR forms for the financial year
If you find the process complicated, don't hesitate to seek assistance from a qualified tax professional
Filing early allows you ample time to collect all required documents and information, ensuring your tax return is accurate
Also ensure that Form 16 and Form 26AS contain identical TDS details
HRA is shown in your salary slip and also in the tax projection statement provided by your employer at the start of the financial year
Filing taxes closer to the deadline allows individuals to assess their financial situation more accurately