
Income Tax Returns Filing in India refers to the process by which individuals and entities report their income, expenses, and tax liabilities to the Income Tax Department. It involves submitting the appropriate Income Tax Return (ITR) form based on the taxpayer's category and income sources. Timely filing ensures compliance with tax laws and allows taxpayers to claim refunds or carry forward losses.
Income Tax Returns Filing
Income Tax Returns Filing in India is the process through which individuals, firms, and companies report their annual income, expenses, and taxes owed to the Income Tax Department. Taxpayers must choose the correct Income Tax Return (ITR) form based on their income sources and category, such as individuals, partnerships, or corporations.
The filing is usually done annually, and it is essential for assessing tax liabilities, claiming refunds, and carrying forward losses. Timely filing is crucial to avoid penalties and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
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Income Threshold: Individuals with total annual income exceeding ₹2.5 lakh (₹3 lakh for senior citizens and ₹5 lakh for super senior citizens) are required to file an income tax return.
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Business and Profession: Any individual or entity earning income from business or profession, regardless of the income level, must file returns.
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Capital Gains: Taxpayers earning capital gains or income from investments, including mutual funds or stocks, must file returns.
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Foreign Income: Residents with income earned outside India or foreign assets are required to file returns regardless of income level.
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TDS Claims: Taxpayers wishing to claim refunds on TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) must file an income tax return.
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Losses: Individuals or entities wanting to carry forward losses (like business or capital losses) to future assessments need to file a return.
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1.Tax Refunds: Eligibility for refunds if you've overpaid taxes during the year.
2. Deductions and Credits: Ability to claim various deductions and credits, potentially reducing tax liability.
3. Proof of Income: Serves as proof of income for securing loans, visas, or other financial services.
4. Avoid Penalties: Timely filing helps avoid penalties and legal issues.
5. Compliance: Ensures compliance with tax laws and regulations.
- Gather Documents: Collect necessary documents like Form 16, bank statements, and investment proofs.
- Choose ITR Form: Select the appropriate Income Tax Return (ITR) form based on income sources (e.g., ITR-1 for individuals).
- Calculate Income and Tax: Compute total income and tax liability using applicable tax slabs and deductions.
- E-Filing: Submit the return online via the Income Tax e-filing portal, either by filling the form or uploading a pre-filled XML file.
- Verification: Verify the return through Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or by sending a signed ITR-V.
- Keep Records: Save the acknowledgment and documents for future reference.
- Gather Documents: Collect necessary documents like Form 16, bank statements, and investment proofs.
- Form 16: Certificate from the employer summarizing salary income and TDS deducted.
- Form 26AS: Tax statement showing TDS, TCS, and other tax details.
- Bank Statements: For interest income and financial transactions.
- Investment Proofs: Documents for deductions under sections like 80C (e.g., PPF, ELSS).
- Capital Gains Statements: For income from asset sales, such as property or stocks.
- Other Income Proofs: Evidence of rental, business, or other income sources.
- PAN Card: Identification document for tax purposes.
- Aadhaar Card: For verification and linking.
- Form 16: Certificate from the employer summarizing salary income and TDS deducted.
SS AUDITORS can provide comprehensive support for filing income tax returns, including:
1. Tax Preparation: Assisting with the preparation and filing of your tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance with tax laws.
2. Document Review: Reviewing all relevant financial documents to ensure that all income, deductions, and credits are properly accounted for.
3. Tax Planning: Offering strategies to minimise tax liability through effective planning and use of deductions, credits, and other tax-saving opportunities.
4. Compliance: Ensuring that your tax return complies with all applicable tax laws and regulations, reducing the risk of audits and penalties.
5. Representation: Representing you in case of audits or inquiries from tax authorities, providing expertise and support throughout the process.
6. Advisory Services: Providing advice on tax-related matters, such as changes in tax laws, tax implications of financial decisions, and optimization of tax benefits.
7. Record Keeping: Assisting in organizing and maintaining financial records and documentation required for accurate tax filing.
8. E-filing: Offering electronic filing services for faster and more secure submission of your tax return.
9. Issue Resolution: Helping to resolve any issues or discrepancies that arise during the tax filing process, including dealing with notices from tax authorities.
Every individual whose gross annual income exceeds the basic exemption limit must file an ITR. The limits vary based on age and category of taxpayer.
There are several types of ITR forms, such as ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3, etc., each catering to different types of income and taxpayers.
Common documents include PAN card, Aadhaar card, bank statements, Form 16, TDS certificates, interest certificates, and details of investments.
The deadline typically is July 31st for individuals and October 31st for businesses following the financial year. Extensions may be granted by the government.
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
S S AUDITORS AND TAX CONSULTANTS believes in helping its customers as far as possible, and has therefore a liberal cancellation policy. Under this policy:
• Cancellations will be considered only if the request is made immediately after placing the order. However, the cancellation request may not be entertained if the orders have been communicated to the vendors/merchants and they have initiated the process of shipping them.
• S S AUDITORS AND TAX CONSULTANTS does not accept cancellation requests for perishable items like flowers, eatables etc. However, refund/replacement can be made if the customer establishes that the quality of product delivered is not good.
• In case of receipt of damaged or defective items please report the same to our Customer Service team. The request will, however, be entertained once the merchant has checked and determined the same at his own end. This should be reported within only same day days of receipt of the products. In case you feel that the product received is not as shown on the site or as per your expectations, you must bring it to the notice of our customer service within only same day days of receiving the product. The Customer Service Team after looking into your complaint will take an appropriate decision.
• In case of complaints regarding products that come with a warranty from manufacturers, please refer the issue to them. In case of any Refunds approved by the S S AUDITORS AND TAX CONSULTANTS, it’ll take 3-5 Days for the refund to be processed to the end customer.
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