Income-tax returns: Top 10 things first time taxpayers must keep in mind while filing ITR

Income-tax returns: Attention first time taxpayers! From required documents, to which forms to fill, and the deadline date — ...

The great tax-form divide: ITR-1 got easier, ITR-2 got harder

Explore the evolving complexities of India's ITR-1 and ITR-2 tax forms as filing becomes easier or harder for individuals.

ITR 2026: Who must file tax return even if their income is below ₹4 lakh?

Many taxpayers mistakenly believe they only need to file an income tax return (ITR) if their income exceeds ₹4 lakh. However, ...
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Retired and income below the tax limit? Here’s why you should still file your ITR

From a practical perspective, retirees should view ITR filing not merely as a statutory obligation but as an annual financial ...

ITR-3 release date: Who should file this income tax return form as I-T Department enables online filing, Excel utilities for it

The Income Tax Department has launched online filing and Excel utility for Income Tax Return-3 for Assessment Year 2026-27. This form is for individuals and HUFs with business or professional income.

Who should file ITR & is income tax return filing mandatory for salaried taxpayers?

The important thing to understand is that ITR filing is a statutory requirement and an important financial record-keeping. For the financial year 2025-26, the basic exemption limit for individuals ...

How to e-Verify your income tax return: Different ways to verify your ITR and step-by-step process

Verify is a digital process to authenticate your Income Tax Return after filing. You must e-Verify your ITR within 30 days from the date of filing your return. If not done within the deadline, the IT ...

Filed your ITR but did not get your income tax refund? Here's how to check your ITR status online and resolve common delays

Taxpayers can check income tax refund status online via the e-filing portal. Common statuses like 'Refund Issued' and 'Refund ...

Income Tax Department releases ITR-5 Excel utility for AY 2026-27; here's who can file and who cannot

The Income Tax Department has made the Excel Utility for ITR-5 available for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27, allowing eligible ...

New Income Tax Act is here but your ITR this year still follows 1961 law; here's why

Although the Income-tax Act, 2025 came into force on April 1, 2026, taxpayers filing ITRs for AY 2026-27 must continue to follow the Income-tax Act, 1961.