To make the income tax return process easy and fast, the Indian income tax department has categorized ITR forms into many forms. Counting on the income type, the taxpayer needs to fill out the income tax return forms. If it is your first time to fill an ITR form and you do not have any idea about it,CA Chandan Agarwal in Kolkata can help you in this regard.
Types of ITR Forms
ITR reports the income, expenditure, and additional relevant tax information of a taxpayer. Also, ITR helps how a taxpayer can plan his/her tax payment as well as request for refund if he/she overpays. So, based on the mode of income and the income amount, the Income Tax Department of India has defined 7 types of income tax return forms. Let us have a look,
1. ITR-1 – ITR-1 is also known as SAHAJ. This ITR form can be filled out by resident Indians. Though, there are a few conditions to match.
2. ITR-2 – The form is for individuals and HUFs (Hindu Undivided Families) who earn more than 50 lakhs in a year.
3. ITR -3 – Individuals and HUFs who earn from a business or a profession can pay tax via filing this form.
4. ITR -4 – This form is also known as Sugam ITR form. Individuals, HUFs, and partnership firms (Not LLPs) who are residents of India earn up to 50 lakhs in a year. Even if any individual/professional/business owner has opted for a presumptive income scheme under 44AD/44AE/44DA.
5. ITR-5 – It is for firms including LLPs, AOPs, BOIs, AJP, Estate of Deceased/Insolvent, Business trusts, and investment funds.
6. ITR-6 – This ITR form should be filed only via electronic mode. Companies who do not claim exemptions under section 11.
7. ITR-7 – Persons/companies who furnish ITR under the section 139(4A)/ 139(4B)/ 139(4C)/ 139(4D)/ 139(4E)/ 139(4F). Conclusion, Hence, it is very important to decide which ITR category you belong to before you file ITR to pay your tax. It is advised to consult with an experienced CA like Chandan Agarwal in this regard.
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