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As a responsible citizen, it is important to have basic knowledge about the taxes we pay to the government. Tax Rupees provide a step-by-step guide on how to file for Income Tax return in India.
In India, the process of filing income tax return is an annual event. The financial year in India starts from 1st April and ends on 31 March. Hence, the due date for filing your income tax return is usually 31 July of every year. However, this may vary depending on the a-sessment year. The a-sessment year is the period during which your tax liability is decided. For instance, if you are filing your taxes for the financial year 2017-18 (which ended on 31 March 2018), then your a-sessment year will be 2018-19.
There are two main types of taxes that we pay in India – direct and indirect taxes. Direct taxes are levied directly on our income, while indirect taxes are levied on goods and services that we purchase. Income Tax is a direct tax that is imposed on our income.
Income Tax Return (ITR) is a form that taxpayers need to fill up and submit to the Income Tax Department in order to declare their incomes and calculate their tax liabilities. It contains details such as your name, address, PAN number, total income earned during the financial year, deductions claimed etc.
Individual taxpayers can file their Income Tax Return either manually or electronically. In order to file your return electronically, you will need to have a digital signature.
If you are e-filing your return for the first time, then you will need to register on the e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department. After registering on the portal, you will be given a user ID and password which you can use to login and access your account.
Once you have logged in, you will need to select the appropriate ITR form based on your income and status (individual, HUF, company etc.). After filling up the form, you will need to calculate your tax liability and make the payment online. Once the payment is made, you can submit your return online.
Income Tax is a tax that is levied on our income. It is a direct tax, which means that it is imposed directly on our income. Income Tax is calculated on the basis of our total income earned during the financial year. The financial year in India starts from 1st April and ends on 31 March.
Income Tax is levied by the government on our income to generate revenue. The money collected through income tax is used by the government for various development activities. It is also used to provide subsidies and other benefits to the people of India.
Income Tax is calculated according to the slab system. Under this system, different tax rates are applicable for different ranges of income. The Income Tax slab for financial year 2020-21 (assessment year 2021-22) is given below:
Income Tax is payable by an individual if his/her total income exceeds the basic exemption limit. The basic exemption limit for financial year 2020-21 (assessment year 2021-22) is Rs 2,50,000. This means that if your total income is less than Rs 2,50,000, you are not required to pay any Income Tax.
However, even if your total income is below the basic exemption limit, you may still have to pay tax on certain types of income such as interest from bank deposits and capital gains from the sale of a-sets such as property or shares.
Citizens of India who earn an income are required to pay Income Tax. An individual is required to pay tax on his/her total income, which includes income from salary, business, interest, rent, capital gains etc.
Income Tax is payable by an individual if his/her total income exceeds the basic exemption limit. The basic exemption limit for financial year 2020-21 (assessment year 2021-22) is Rs 2,50,000. This means that if your total income is less than Rs 2,50,000, you are not required to pay any Income Tax.
Income Tax is not payable by an individual if his/her total income does not exceed the basic exemption limit. However, an individual may still be required to pay tax on certain types of income, such as interest from bank deposits, dividends from shares etc.
Income Tax is also payable by firms, companies and other a-sessees on their income. The Income Tax Act provides for different rates of tax for different types of a-sessees.
The Income Tax Department is responsible for collecting Income Tax in India.