Income Tax Return (ITR)
Income Tax Return (ITR)
1. Obligation:
Every citizen of India must pay taxes on their income to the Government of India according to
income tax rules.
2. Taxable Entities:
This includes individuals, associations, firms, LLPs, local authorities, and Hindu Undivided
Families (HUFs).
3. Annual Filing:
4. Filing Method:
5. Definition:
ITR is a form submitted to the Income Tax Department containing details about income and
taxes payable during a financial year (1st April to 31st March).
● Salary
● Profit from business
● Sale of property
● Dividends or capital gains
● Interest received
7. Tax Refunds:
If you have overpaid taxes, you may receive a refund from the Income Tax Department.
3. Form 16B:
4. Form 16C:
5. Form 26AS:
A comprehensive statement of taxes against your PAN, including TDS, advance taxes,
self-assessment taxes, and proof of tax-saving investments (Sections 80C to 80U).
2. ITR-2:
3. ITR-3:
● For individuals and HUF with income from profits and gains from business or profession.
4. ITR-4:
● For resident individuals/HUF/Firms (other than LLP) with total income up to Rs 50 lakhs.
● Income sources: Business/profession on a presumptive basis (Sections 44AD, 44AE,
44ADA), Salary/Pension, One house property, Other sources.
5. ITR-5:
● For entities other than individuals, HUF, and companies filing ITR-7.
● Covers partnership firms, LLPs, AOP, BOI, artificial judicial persons, co-operative
societies, and local authorities.
6. ITR-6:
● For all companies (except those claiming exemption under Section 11, applicable to
charitable/religious trusts, which use ITR-7).
7. ITR-7:
● For persons (including companies) required to furnish returns under various sections
(139(4A), 139(4B), 139(4C), 139(4D), 139(4E), 139(4F)).
● Includes religious & charitable trusts, political parties, scientific research associations,
universities, and colleges.