Who should file income tax returns?
Here’s what you should know about when to file tax returns and who has to file income tax return. Filing IT returns is mandatory for those who earn a certain amount of annual income. So the answer to the question who should file tax returns is anyone and everyone who earns income from their job, business, consultancy services, etc.
Which ITR form for NRI?
If you are an NRI and you have income in India, other than income from a business or a profession then ITR form applicable for you is ITR2. If an NRI has income from business or profession also then applicable form is ITR3 .
Do you need to file a tax return?
You may not have to file a federal income tax return if your income is below a certain amount. But, you must file a tax return to claim a refundable tax credit or a refund for withheld income tax. Find out if you have to file a tax return. If you find out you need to file a tax return, learn how the process works, when your return is due, and more.
How to file income tax return online?
1) Visit the official Income Tax e-filing website and Click on the ‘Login’ button. 2) Next, Enter Username then Click continue and After enter your Password. 3) Once you have logged into the portal, click on the tab ‘e-file’ and then click on ‘File Income Tax Return’. 4) Select the Assessment year for which you wish to file your income tax returns and click on ‘Continue’. 5) You will then be asked whether you wish to file your returns online or offline. 6) Choose whether you wish to file your income tax returns as an individual, Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), or others. Choose the option ‘individual’. 7) Choose the income tax returns (ITR) you wish to file. 8) The next step will ask you the reason for filing your returns above the basic exempted limit or because of the seventh provision under Section 139 (1). 9) Fill in the details of your bank account. If you have already provided the details of your bank account, then pre-validate it. 10) You will then be directed to a new page to file your income tax returns. The page will contain a lot of information filled already. 11) The final step is to verify your returns and send a hard copy of if to the Income Tax Department. The verification process is mandatory.