Rechecking of ITRs: Govt to compare with past returns to catch discrepancies; see what does this mean for taxpayers

Rechecking of ITRs: Govt to compare with past returns to catch discrepancies; see what does this mean for taxpayers

The Income Tax Department is scheduled to implement a new tax return processing change starting in April 2025. This update is designed to enhance accuracy and decrease discrepancies in filings. An adjustment to Section 143(1) of the Income Tax Act will empower tax authorities to compare a taxpayer’s most recent Income Tax Return (ITR) with … Read more

ITR filing: Income Tax dept now allows you to lodge rectification requests online for incorrect ITR processing

ITR filing: Income Tax dept now allows you to lodge rectification requests online for incorrect ITR processing

The Income Tax Department has introduced a new feature on its e-filing portal that allows taxpayers to submit rectification requests online, even if their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) are currently being reviewed by the Assessing Officer (AO). This enhancement streamlines the process of error correction and eliminates the need for manual submissions.  Taxpayers should be … Read more

Income Tax Return: How to access and review your Annual Information Statement before filing ITR

Income Tax Return: How to access and review your Annual Information Statement before filing ITR

ITR filing 2024: The deadline for individuals to submit their Income Tax Returns (ITR) is July 31, 2024, which is just a little over a month. It is essential to compile and organise pertinent documents such as salary or income records, bank statements, and previous tax returns in preparation for filing. When filing taxes, it … Read more

Income Tax returns: 5 crucial steps to follow as soon as salaried employees get their Form 16 this month

Income Tax returns: 5 crucial steps to follow as soon as salaried employees get their Form 16 this month

Income Tax Return: This month, employers are scheduled to issue the Form 16 every year on or before June 15. Following this, salaried individuals can expedite the income tax return filing process. Form 16 is one of the several  Form 16 is a crucial document that plays an instrumental role in filing income-tax returns (ITR), especially … Read more