The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has kickstarted the income tax filing season earlier than usual by releasing the ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam) forms for Assessment Year 2025-26. This blog explores the eligibility, permissible income sources, and filing restrictions for both forms. It also highlights a major update—taxpayers can now report Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) under Section 112A in ITR-1 and ITR-4 under specific conditions. Additionally, it explains the difference between form notification and utility release, emphasizes the importance of early preparation, and provides a comprehensive document checklist for smooth filing. The blog concludes by urging taxpayers to be proactive and file early to avoid last-minute hassles.

CBDT has notified ITR-Form 3 for Assessment Year 2025-26 (FY 2024-25) via Notification No. 41/2025. This affects Individuals/HUFs with business/professional income. Key updates include a split Capital Gains schedule (pre/post July 23, 2024), new conditions for claiming share buyback loss (post Oct 1, 2024), an increased asset/liability reporting threshold to ₹1 crore, addition of Sec 44BBC reference, enhanced reporting for deductions like 80C & 10(13A), and mandatory TDS section code reporting. Taxpayers should review these changes for compliant filing.

This blog provides a detailed breakdown of modifications in ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms for Assessment Year 2025-26 based on a recent analysis. It explains the new allowance for minor LTCG under Sec 112A (up to ₹1.25 lakh) in both forms, the enhanced conditional presumptive tax limits under Sec 44AD/44ADA linked to digital receipts, and common changes. These common changes include expanded disclosures for Form 10-IEA (new tax regime opt-out), mandatory specific clause selection for Chapter VI-A deductions, enhanced reporting for Sec 89A (foreign retirement income), compulsory disclosure of all active Indian bank accounts, and mandatory selection of a refund account. The post advises taxpayers on how to prepare based on these specific updates.

The blog post announces the early notification of ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam) forms by the CBDT for the Assessment Year 2025-26 (corresponding to Financial Year 2024-25). It details the eligibility criteria for using these forms, explains the significance of the early notification for taxpayers (more preparation time, potentially earlier filing utility release), clarifies the difference between form notification and utility release, reminds readers about the AY/FY distinction, and advises taxpayers to start gathering necessary documents while waiting for the official filing utilities to be launched on the Income Tax portal.

This guide explains Income Tax Returns (ITR) in India for AY 2025-26. It defines ITR, outlines the significant benefits of filing (like refunds, loan proof), details who must mandatorily file based on income thresholds (e.g., GTI > ₹3 Lakh in new regime) or specific high-value transactions (deposits > ₹1 Cr, foreign travel > ₹2 Lakh etc.), and clarifies exemptions, including the specific conditions for senior citizens over 75 under Section 194P.

This guide details Form 10AB, used by Indian charitable trusts, NGOs, and institutions for final or renewal registration/approval under Income Tax Sections 12A, 80G, and 10(23C). It clarifies the difference between Form 10A (provisional) and 10AB (final/renewal), outlines who must file, and explains the benefits and process of filing online via the Income Tax e-Filing portal. The post covers required documents, crucial deadlines (including the 6-month rules), discusses past extensions (like the June 30, 2024 deadline), the new condonation of delay facility, and the outcome of filing (5-year validity via Form 10AC).

This guide explains the purpose of an Income Tax Intimation notice received under Section 143(1) after filing your ITR. It details why the document is password-protected and provides the precise password format: your PAN number in lowercase followed immediately by your Date of Birth in DDMMYYYY format. Learn the step-by-step process to open the encrypted PDF, understand the calculation comparison within, and know what actions to take based on whether it shows a refund, demand, or no change.

This important reminder highlights the crucial deadline of March 31, 2025, for submitting your ITR for AY 2023-24. Discover the penalties associated with late submissions, typical errors to steer clear of, and a detailed guide to help you file your tax return promptly.

The Income Tax Department has released an updated Excel utility for ITR-3 for Fiscal Year 2024-25. This blog describes how to download, utilize, and file your income tax return with the utility, assuring correct and timely compliance for companies and professionals.

The ITR-U filing date for FY 2022–2023 is March 31, 2025. The definition of ITR-U, who is eligible to file it, late filing penalties, and a detailed tutorial on how to submit it online are all covered in this blog. Don't let the deadline pass!

The last day to issue TDS Certificates (Forms 16B, 16C, and 16E) for the fourth quarter is today, March 17, 2025. These certificates serve as proof of TDS deduction and deposit with the government. If they are not issued on time, there may be compliance problems and fines of ₹100 each day. The significance of these certificates, who must provide them, the consequences of non-compliance, and how to obtain them from the TRACES site are all covered in this blog. Take immediate action to guarantee tax compliance and prevent fines!

Form 24G is critical for government deductors and collectors to make correct and timely TDS/TCS filings. This blog gives a full guide to Form 24G, including its relevance, due dates, penalties for non-compliance, and a step-by-step filing method. Stay compliant and avoid penalties with our thorough insights.