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The transition from XML to JSON format for Income Tax Return (ITR) filing has redefined how taxpayers in India prepare and submit returns. Starting from Assessment Year (AY) 2021-22, the Income Tax Department shifted to JSON—a lightweight, modern format that ensures faster uploads, reduced errors, and better compatibility with e-filing utilities. While XML served as the foundation for many years, JSON now provides an improved experience, simplifying the process for individua

The Income Tax Department’s e-Filing Portal allows taxpayers to access prefilled ITR forms that automatically include data from their PAN-linked records. This feature simplifies return filing by importing salary, interest, and deduction details directly into the ITR form. It eliminates manual entry errors, ensures consistency with Form 26AS and AIS data, and reduces the time taken for filing. Understanding how to download, review, and verify the prefilled ITR form is essent

Filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) in India no longer always requires a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). Most individual taxpayers with simple income sources—like salary, pension, or interest—can file their returns online and e-verify using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or other digital methods. However, certain taxpayer categories such as companies, LLPs, and those subject to tax audits are still mandated to use a DSC. Understanding these distinctions is crucial to ensure your

ITR filing has become simpler and smarter in 2025, thanks to feature-rich mobile apps that combine automation, expert support, and government integration. These apps not only fetch Form 16 and AIS data automatically but also provide real-time guidance, ensuring 100% compliance and zero errors. Whether you are a salaried individual, a freelancer, or an NRI, the best ITR filing apps in India now make tax filing possible anytime, anywhere – directly from your smartphone. Table

Notices for mismatched bank interest have become increasingly common as AIS, TIS, and Form 26AS data evolve into highly automated reporting systems. When the interest recorded by banks does not match what appears in a tax return, the compliance portal raises a discrepancy and triggers a notice. These mismatches can come from timing differences, multiple accounts, or reporting under the wrong income head. Responding quickly and accurately is essential because the Income Tax De

Income Tax Department notices issued to NRIs often arise from TDS mismatches, foreign income disclosures, bank account reporting gaps, or incomplete documentation submitted during the year. Addressing these notices requires accurate interpretation, timely response, and full compliance with the Income Tax Act 1961. Many NRIs miss critical steps because of distance, unfamiliar procedures, or evolving reporting norms. TaxBuddy offers structured notice support to help NRIs unders

Senior citizens frequently receive income tax notices due to mismatches in reported income, incorrect disclosures, or discrepancies in AIS and bank-reported data. These notices often arise even when incomes fall within exemption limits, especially for pensioners and individuals with multiple bank accounts. With changing compliance rules under the Income Tax Act 1961, senior taxpayers need clear, accurate, and timely guidance. TaxBuddy offers structured support that helps ide

Refund reissue after bank account prevalidation failure occurs when the Income Tax Department cannot credit the refund because the taxpayer’s bank account is not validated, inactive, incorrectly updated, or mismatched with PAN details. The system only releases refunds to PAN-linked and successfully prevalidated accounts. When prevalidation fails, the refund is kept on hold until the correct account is updated and revalidated on the Income Tax portal. Table of Contents Reasons

The taxability of agricultural land in India depends on its classification as rural or urban. While rural agricultural land enjoys full exemption from capital gains tax, urban agricultural land is treated as a capital asset under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The sale of such land can attract short-term or long-term capital gains tax depending on the holding period. However, various exemptions and reliefs, including those under Sections 10(37) and 54B, allow taxpayers to reduce o