The Income Tax Department has enabled online filing for ITR-3 for Assessment Year 2025-26, simplifying tax compliance for individuals and HUFs with business or professional income. This blog post details who needs to file ITR-3, highlights key updates for the current assessment year (including changes in AL reporting and VDA schedules), explains the benefits of online filing, and provides a step-by-step guide to assist taxpayers. It also subtly promotes MyITROnline for expert assistance.

This comprehensive guide delves into Section 44ADA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, offering a simplified "presumptive taxation" scheme for eligible self-employed professionals. Discover who qualifies, how to calculate your taxable income at a minimum of 50% of gross receipts, and the significant benefits like exemption from detailed bookkeeping and tax audits. Learn about crucial compliance aspects, including advance tax and the increased ₹75 Lakhs gross receipts limit, to make informed decisions for smarter tax planning and effortless compliance.