Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing – Clear, Compliant & Hassle Free
What Is an Income Tax Return (ITR)?
An Income Tax Return (ITR) is the official form submitted to the Indian Income Tax Department to declare your income, deductions, taxes paid, and tax liability for a specific financial year (April 1–March 31). Filing an ITR ensures compliance with law, enables refunds, supports loss carry‑forward, and serves as proof of income for loans or visas
Who Needs to File?
Your income exceeds basic exemption limits (₹2.5 lakh for individuals under 60, ₹3 lakh for senior citizens, ₹5 lakh for super senior citizens)
You want to claim a refund on excess TDS
You have business, professional, capital gains, foreign income, or rental income
You are applying for a loan, visa, or tender
You hold assets or accounts abroad, including NRIs with Indian income
Types of ITR Forms
ITR 1 (Sahaj)
Salaried individuals / pensioners with total income up to ₹50 lakh, one house property, interest income, etc.
ITR 2
Individuals/HUFs with income from capital gains, multiple properties, foreign assets, or income above ₹50 lakh
ITR 3
Individuals/HUFs with business or professional income (including proprietors, freelancers)
ITR 4 (Sugam)
Presumptive income taxpayers: small businesses (turnover ≤ ₹2 cr) and professionals (receipts ≤ ₹50 lakh)
ITR 5, 6, 7
For firms, LLPs, companies, trusts, associations, and entities like universities or NGOs)
Documents Required....
- PAN card, Aadhaar card
- Form 16 (for salaried)
- Form 26AS / AIS (TDS, tax paid)
- Bank statements, investment proofs (e.g. LIC, PPF, ELSS)
- Capital gains statements, rental income details, business income data
Step by Step Filing Process
01.
Gather documents and choose the correct ITR form.
02.
Visit official Income Tax e‑filing portal and log in using PAN.
03.
Prefill details using AIS / Form 26AS; enter income and deductions.
04.
Validate and submit; e‑verify using OTP (Aadhaar), net banking, or EVC within 30 days
Key Deadlines & Penalties
- Due date for non-audit cases: 15 September 2025 (FY 2024 25 / AY 2025 26)
- Late filing penalties: ₹1,000–₹5,000 for individuals (₹10,000 if income > ₹5 lakh) depending on how late return is filed.
- For audited accounts: 31 October / 30 November 2025 as applicable
- nterest under Section 234A for delayed payments; loss carry-forward disallowed if no timely filing
Why Timely Filing Matters?
• Faster refunds
• Carry forward of losses
• Serves as proof of income in loan, visa, and credit applications
• Builds financial credibility and avoids notices/penalties from Income Tax Department (ClearTax, IndiaFirst Life, CAclubindia)
Choose RNPS Services for Your ITR Filing
At RNPS Services, we offer seamless ITR filing services tailored for individuals, freelancers, professionals, and businesses:
- Professional guidance on choosing the correct ITR form
- Document verification and pre-filling for accurate submission
- Complete online filing & e-verification support
- Tracking refunds, carrying forward losses, and filing revisions, as needed
- Alerts for important deadlines and assistance with late filing mitigation
- Customized support whether you're salaried, self-employed, or running a business across states, including multi-state taxation support
F.A.Q.
Yes—filing a nil return is allowed and can help you build your financial history and claim a refund if applicable.
Yes, revised and delayed returns can be filed within the assessment year deadline; penalties may apply depending on timing and income bracket.
Freelancers or professionals with receipts under ₹50 lakh typically use ITR‑4 (presumptive), or ITR‑3 if income/audit criteria exceed thresholds.
Log in to the e‑filing portal → View Returns/Forms → enter PAN and assessment year → track status.
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