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Filing of tax returns in India
An income tax return is a form where taxpayers declare taxable income, deductions and tax payments for each financial year. Forms range from ITR 1 to ITR 7 depending on the type and nature of income.
Whether you are a resident Indian or an NRI, filing an income tax return is compulsory if your total Indian income exceeds Rs 2.5 lakh. Even below this threshold, filing is good practice.
Filing is especially important for NRIs to claim:
- Refund of excess tax paid
- Repatriation of funds from and to India
- Gift of property or money
- Purchase and sale of property in India
- Availing house or personal loans in India
- Financial credibility for VISA / higher education abroad
- Tax credit in foreign country for taxes paid in India
You can file your returns on the Income Tax Department's website or with us at redbookindia.com. Keep PAN, Aadhar, address, bank details, income proofs, Section 80 deductions and TDS/advance-tax info ready.
