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Which ITR form is suitable for individuals who earn income from overseas sources or foreign companies?
Who should use ITR 3 form for tax filing?
When should someone use ITR 4 form for filing taxes?
In which case would someone need to file ITR 3 form?
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Who can use ITR 2 form for tax filing?
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Which income tax return form is typically used by individuals with income from rented properties or profit from business?
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Which income tax return form is suitable for residents who earn foreign income through rent or capital gains?
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Which individuals can file ITR 1 according to the information given?
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Under which situation can farmers file ITR 2?
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Which income tax return form is known for having a simpler structure compared to other return forms?
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Income Tax Returns
Income tax returns are annual statements of income and taxes paid by individuals or businesses to the government. They help the government collect tax revenue from its citizens. In India, there are five types of income tax return forms available for filing tax returns based on the individual's total income and other factors. These forms are known as ITR 1, ITR 2, ITR 3, ITR 4, and ITR 5.
Here is a brief overview of each form:
ITR 1
This form is used by salaried employees with a salary up to INR 5 lakh per annum, pensioners, senior citizens, persons whose only sources of income are from interest earned on deposits with banks and post office accounts, or any bank account balance less than INR 5 lakhs. This form can also be filed by those who have claimed a deduction under section 54 for profits on sale of property. It has a simpler structure compared to other return forms.
ITR 2
ITR 2 is designed for people who have income from rented properties, profit from business, or income from agriculture lands. It is filled out by individuals or Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) entities who have agricultural income more than the maximum deductible limit. Farmers who do not opt for presumptive income scheme under section 44AD can file this form. Additionally, this form can be used by residents who earn foreign income through rent or capital gains.
ITR 3
Individuals or HUF entities having income from profession or business can choose to file their taxes using the ITR 3 form. This includes doctors, lawyers, engineers, architects, consultants, chartered accountants, company secretaries, and others. Those owning rental properties must file this form if they employ staff, utilize motor vehicles for business purposes, or pay creditors. Other cases where ITR 3 may be needed are when a person claims a refund, while being a director in a company, or incurring expenditure under section 35DDD(d).
ITR 4
The ITR 4 form is suitable for individuals earning income other than agricultural and rural activities, and whose taxable income does not exceed INR 2.5 lakh during a financial year. However, this form cannot be used by individuals with foreign assets or investments. If you earn income above INR 2.5 lakh but your total tax liability does not exceed INR 10,000, you can still use ITR 4.
ITR 5
ITR 5 is specifically meant for individuals or HUF entities who need to declare their income from overseas sources or foreign companies or corporations. Residents with such income must file ITR 5 to correctly report their worldwide income.
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Learn about the different types of Income Tax Return forms in India including ITR 1, ITR 2, ITR 3, ITR 4, and ITR 5, and their specific use cases based on individual's income sources and total income. Each form caters to different scenarios like salaried employees, individuals with rental income, business owners, and those with foreign income.
