Filing your income tax return on time keeps you compliant and supports loan, visa and tender applications. The form and deadline depend on who you are.
Who files
- Individuals and professionals above the basic exemption limit, or in other cases required by law.
- Proprietors, partnership firms and LLPs.
- Companies, which must file every year, even with a loss or no income.
Documents typically needed
- PAN and Aadhaar, linked to each other.
- Form 16 or salary details, if you are employed.
- Tax statements such as Form 26AS and the Annual Information Statement.
- Bank statements, interest certificates and details of capital gains or other income.
- Proofs for deductions you wish to claim.
The process
- Collect your income and deduction details.
- We select the correct ITR form and compute the tax.
- File the return on the income tax portal.
- E-verify the return within the prescribed time.
Business filers
Businesses also need up-to-date books of account, and some must get their accounts audited. Deadlines vary by taxpayer type and are sometimes extended, so we track the one that applies to you.
Common questions
What if I miss the deadline?
You can usually still file a belated return, but late fees and interest may apply and some benefits, like carrying forward certain losses, can be lost.
This guide is general information, not professional advice. Rules, thresholds and timelines change, so we confirm the current position for your case before filing. Government fees are separate from our service charge and are quoted before work begins.