An Income Tax Return (ITR) is a form through which taxpayers
report their income, expenses, deductions, and taxes paid to
the government.
ITR-1 (SAHAJ): For individuals with income up to ₹50
lakhs from salary, one house property, and other sources
(interest, etc.).
ITR-2: For individuals and HUFs not having income
from business or profession.
ITR-3: For individuals and HUFs having income from a
proprietary business or profession.
ITR-4 (SUGAM): For individuals, HUFs, and firms
(other than LLP) with total income up to ₹50 lakhs and
having income from business and profession which is computed
under the presumptive taxation scheme.
ITR-5: For persons other than individual, HUF,
company, and persons filing Form ITR-7.
ITR-6: For companies other than those claiming
exemption under section 11.
ITR-7: For persons including companies required to
furnish return under sections 139(4A), 139(4B), 139(4C), or
139(4D).
Why Should One File an IT Return?
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Legal Obligation
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Claiming Refunds
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Proof of Income
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Carry Forward Losses
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Avoiding Penalties
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Carry Forward Losses
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Establishing Financial Credibility
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Compliance with Tax Laws
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Loan Approvals
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Visa Approvals