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ITR Filing refers to the process of submitting your Income Tax Return (ITR) to the Income Tax Department of a country, typically on an annual basis. An Income Tax Return is a form where taxpayers declare their income, expenses, investments, and taxes paid (if any) for a particular financial year.
Legal Requirement: As per the Income Tax Act, individuals or entities whose income exceeds the basic exemption limit must file an ITR. Non-compliance can lead to penalties or legal consequences.
Proof of Income: ITR serves as legal proof of income for various financial activities like applying for loans, visas, or credit cards. It shows your financial credibility and stability.
Claiming Refunds: If you have paid excess taxes through Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), advance tax, or self-assessment tax, filing an ITR is necessary to claim a refund of the excess tax paid.
Carry Forward Losses: Filing an ITR allows you to carry forward capital losses, business losses, or other eligible deductions to set off in the coming financial years, reducing future tax liabilities.
Compliance and Transparency: It demonstrates that you are transparent about your earnings and are in compliance with the tax regulations. This reduces the chances of facing scrutiny from the tax department.
The Income Tax Department offers several types of ITR forms depending on the category of taxpayers and the sources of their income. Some common ones are:
ITR-1 (Sahaj): For individuals with income from salary, one house property, and other sources like interest, with a total income of up to ₹50 lakh. It is the simplest form.
ITR-2: For individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) not having income from profits and gains of business or profession. It includes those who earn from capital gains, more than one house property, etc.
ITR-3: For individuals and HUFs having income from a proprietary business or profession.
ITR-4 (Sugam): For individuals, HUFs, and firms with a presumptive income scheme under Section 44AD, 44ADA, or 44AE with a turnover of less than ₹2 crore.
ITR-5: For firms, LLPs, AOPs, BOIs, etc.
ITR-6: For companies other than those claiming exemptions under Section 11 (charitable trusts).
ITR-7: For persons, including companies, who are required to furnish returns under sections like 139(4A) or 139(4D).
Avoid Penalties: Failing to file an ITR by the deadline may attract penalties. For example, in India, a late filing penalty can go up to ₹10,000.
Loan Approvals: Many banks and financial institutions require ITR for processing loan applications (home loan, personal loan, etc.).
Visa Processing: For travel to certain countries, embassies may require ITR receipts as proof of income stability when applying for a visa.
Legal Proof of Income: An ITR can act as official proof of income in legal matters and for various government procedures.
Faster Refunds: Filing your return on time allows for faster processing of refunds if you are owed any by the tax department.
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