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ITR Filing for Pensioners: Best Practices and Benefits
Filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) is essential for pensioners to ensure compliance, claim rightful deductions, and maintain a clear financial record. For AY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25), pensioners enjoy specific benefits under Indian tax laws, including higher exemption limits, standard deductions, and eligibility for certain exemptions like 80TTB. Selecting the correct ITR form, reporting pension income accurately, and e-verifying the return are crucial steps. Leveraging simplified

Dipali Waghmode
Oct 18 min read
Filing ITR With ESOPs and RSUs: Which Form to Use?
Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are popular forms of employee compensation in India, offering potential wealth creation alongside salary. Filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for individuals holding ESOPs or RSUs requires careful reporting of perquisites, capital gains, and foreign assets to comply with the Income Tax Act, 1961. Choosing the correct ITR form is crucial to ensure accuracy, avoid penalties, and prevent delays in processing. Ac

Rashmita Choudhary
Oct 19 min read
Why Assisted Filing Is Safer Than DIY Filing for Complex ITRs
Filing income tax returns for complex financial scenarios involves navigating multiple income sources, deductions, and ever-changing rules under the Income Tax Act 1961. Mistakes during self-filing can result in penalties, delayed refunds, or scrutiny by the Income Tax Department. Assisted filing connects taxpayers with qualified professionals and AI-powered platforms, reducing errors, ensuring compliance, and optimizing eligible tax benefits. Platforms like TaxBuddy combin

Dipali Waghmode
Oct 18 min read
Filing ITR for Multiple Incomes: Salary + Freelance + Investments
Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) for multiple sources of income—salary, freelance work, and investments—requires precise reporting and careful aggregation. Accurate declaration ensures compliance with the Income Tax Act, 1961, helps avoid notices or penalties, and enables proper calculation of tax liabilities. With the FY 2024-25 deadline set for September 15, 2025, taxpayers must ensure that all income sources are correctly captured, deductions are claimed appropriately, a

Asharam Swain
Oct 18 min read


ITR Filing for Freelancers and Consultants Explained
Freelancers and consultants in India must navigate unique challenges while filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for FY 2024-25. Unlike salaried employees, their income is not subject to automatic TDS, making accurate reporting, expense tracking, and timely filing essential. Choosing the correct ITR form, maintaining supporting documents, providing bank account details, and understanding deductions under both the presumptive and regular taxation schemes are key to compliance and av

PRITI SIRDESHMUKH
Oct 19 min read
How to Choose Between Old and New Tax Regimes While Filing
Choosing the right tax regime while filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) in India can significantly impact your tax liability. The old tax regime allows multiple exemptions and deductions, whereas the new tax regime offers lower rates and simplicity but restricts most deductions. Understanding which regime benefits you requires evaluating income, investments, eligible deductions, and filing flexibility. TaxBuddy’s mobile app simplifies this process by comparing liabilities under

Nimisha Panda
Oct 19 min read


Late Filing and Income Tax Notices: What You Must Know
Late filing of income tax returns and receiving notices from the Income Tax Department can result in significant penalties and scrutiny....

Nimisha Panda
Sep 309 min read


How TaxBuddy Experts Help You Handle Notices Stress-Free
Receiving an income tax notice can be stressful, confusing, and time-sensitive. TaxBuddy’s expert-driven platform simplifies this process...

Rajesh Kumar Kar
Sep 309 min read


Section 148A Notice: New Procedure for Reassessment
Section 148A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, introduces a structured, taxpayer-friendly procedure for reassessment. Unlike the earlier...

Dipali Waghmode
Sep 308 min read


Can Tax Notices Be Issued for Previous Years?
Tax compliance in India requires vigilance, as the Income Tax Department can issue notices not just for the current year but also for previous financial years. These notices can relate to reassessments, discrepancies in bank-linked income, or errors in filed returns. Understanding the timelines, types of notices, and the process for responding is essential for avoiding penalties and ensuring smooth compliance. Tools like TaxBuddy provide guided solutions to address these not

Nimisha Panda
Sep 308 min read
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