complete guide to
ITR filing
15 expert articles on filing your Income Tax Return in India for salaried employees, freelancers, and investors. Forms, regime choice, deadlines, capital gains, refunds, and notices — written and reviewed by practicing CAs.
File Your ITR with Shunya →How to file your Income Tax Return online in India: step-by-step process
Complete walkthrough of e-filing an ITR on the income tax portal — from choosing the right form to e-verification after submission.
Read →ITR forms explained — ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3, and ITR-4: which one applies to you?
Choosing the wrong ITR form is one of the most common filing mistakes. Here's exactly which form matches your income profile.
Read →Old vs new tax regime in India — which one should you choose?
The new tax regime offers lower slab rates but strips out most deductions. Know which one actually saves you more, based on your deductions.
Read →ITR filing documents required — complete checklist
Everything you need before you start filing, organized by income type — salary, capital gains, business income, and deductions.
Read →ITR filing deadline: 31 July, and the consequences of missing it
The standard ITR deadline is 31 July for most individual taxpayers. Missing it doesn't mean you can't file — but it costs you.
Read →Belated ITR vs revised ITR — what's the difference?
A belated return is filed after the original deadline. A revised return corrects an already-filed return. Know which one you need.
Read →ITR for salaried employees — what you need to know
Salaried income is the most straightforward category to file, but HRA, multiple Form 16s, and regime choice trip up more people than expected.
Read →ITR for freelancers and consultants — which form and what to declare
Freelance and consulting income is business/professional income for tax purposes — with a choice between presumptive taxation and regular books.
Read →ITR for capital gains — stocks, mutual funds, and property
Selling shares, mutual funds, or property creates capital gains that must be reported carefully — with different treatment by asset type and holding period.
Read →TDS refund — how to claim it in your ITR
If tax was deducted at source but your actual liability is lower, the excess comes back as a refund — but only if you file and claim it correctly.
Read →Income tax notice under Section 143(1) — what it means and what to do
A Section 143(1) intimation is the most common notice taxpayers receive — often just confirming your return, but sometimes flagging an adjustment.
Read →How to verify your ITR after filing (e-verification)
Filing your ITR isn't complete until it's verified. Here are the fastest ways to e-verify, and what happens if you miss the 30-day window.
Read →ITR for NRIs with income in India
NRIs with Indian income sources — rental property, capital gains, interest — have their own filing obligations, separate from residency status abroad.
Read →Presumptive taxation scheme — Section 44AD and 44ADA explained
Presumptive taxation lets small businesses and specified professionals declare a fixed percentage of turnover as income, skipping books and audit.
Read →ITR filing penalty under Section 234F — how much and when it applies
Section 234F sets a flat late fee for missing the ITR deadline — a fixed cost separate from any interest owed on unpaid tax.
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