File Accurately. Stay Compliant. Maximize Your Refund.
Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) is not just a legal requirement—it's an essential financial responsibility. It reflects your income, tax payments, deductions, and investments. Timely and accurate ITR filing helps avoid penalties, facilitates smooth financial planning, and strengthens your creditworthiness.
At Whytax, we provide end-to-end ITR filing services for individuals, professionals, freelancers, NRIs, and businesses. Whether you earn a salary, run a business, or trade in stocks and crypto—we ensure accurate filing, timely submissions, and maximum tax benefits.
An Income Tax Return (ITR) is a statement that individuals or entities submit to the Income Tax Department declaring their income, deductions, and taxes paid in a financial year. Based on your total income, taxes are calculated as per the applicable slab rates, and any excess or deficit is settled during the filing.
Filing an ITR is mandatory in certain cases and beneficial in many others, including securing loans, applying for visas, or claiming TDS refunds.
What is ITR Filing?
ITR Filing is the process of declaring:
• Total income earned (salary, business, capital gains, other sources)
• Deductions claimed under Section 80C, 80D, etc.
• Tax paid in advance or via TDS
• Refunds due, if any
Once filed and verified, it becomes a legal document and proof of income for financial and legal purposes.
| Taxpayer Category | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Individual / HUF (not audited) | 31st July 2025 |
| Businesses requiring audit | 31st October 2025 |
| Companies / TP cases | 30th November 2025 |
⚠️ Late filing attracts penalties up to ₹5,000 and interest on tax dues.
Types of ITR Forms
| ITR Form | Who Should File |
|---|---|
| ITR-1 (Sahaj) | Salaried individuals and pensioners with income up to ₹50 lakh from salary, one house property, and other sources. |
| ITR-2 | Individuals and HUFs not having business income but having income from capital gains, multiple properties, or foreign income/assets. |
| ITR-3 | Individuals and HUFs earning from business or profession. |
| ITR-4 (Sugam) | Individuals, HUFs, and firms (not LLPs) under presumptive income scheme (Sections 44AD, 44ADA, 44AE) with income up to ₹50 lakh. |
| ITR-5 | For partnership firms, LLPs, AOPs, BOIs, etc. |
| ITR-6 | For companies other than those claiming exemption under Section 11. |
| ITR-7 | For trusts, political parties, institutions claiming exemption under various sections like 139(4A), 139(4B), etc. |
Advance Tax Liability
If your tax liability after TDS exceeds ₹10,000, you must pay Advance Tax in 4 installments:
| Installments | Due Date | % of Tax Payable |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15th June | 15% |
| 2nd | 15th Sept | 45% |
| 3rd | 15th Dec | 75% |
| 4th | 15th Mar | 100% |
📌 Missing these leads to interest under Sections 234B & 234C.
Belated Return (Section 139(4))
If you miss the original due date, you can still file a belated return before 31st December of the assessment year. However, penalties may apply, and some benefits like loss carry forward are restricted.
Updated Return (ITR-U – Section 139(8A))
Introduced to promote voluntary compliance, ITR-U allows taxpayers to update previously missed or misreported income within 24 months from the end of the relevant assessment year. You can file ITR-U only once per year with additional tax and interest.
India offers two tax regimes: Old Regime (with deductions) and New Regime (lower rates, fewer deductions).
Old Tax Regime
| Income Slab (₹) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 – 2.5 lakh | Nil |
| 2.5 – 5 lakh | 5% |
| 5 – 10 lakh | 20% |
| Above 10 lakh | 30% |
👉 Eligible for deductions like 80C, 80D, HRA, home loan interest, etc.
New Tax Regime (Optional)
| Income Slab (₹) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 – 3 lakh | Nil |
| 3 – 6 lakh | 5% |
| 6 – 9 lakh | 10% |
| 9 – 12 lakh | 15% |
| 12 – 15 lakh | 20% |
| Above 15 lakh | 30% |
👉 Lower rates but most deductions not allowed.
An Income Tax Return is a form used to report income earned, taxes paid, deductions claimed, and tax liability to the Income Tax Department of India. It is mandatory or advisable to file based on your income, asset holdings, and financial transactions.
You must file ITR if:
• Your total gross income exceeds the exemption limit.
• You're a company or firm (irrespective of profit or loss).
• You have foreign assets/income.
• You want to claim a TDS refund.
• You carried out high-value financial transactions.
• You want to carry forward losses.
• You are an NRI with income in India.
Not filing your ITR may result in:
• Penalty of up to ₹5,000 (under Section 234F)
• Interest on unpaid tax (Sections 234A, 234B, 234C)
• Loss of refund benefits
• Inability to carry forward capital/business losses
• Difficulty in applying for loans or visas
Yes, you can file a belated return until 31st December of the assessment year. However, late filing penalties apply, and certain benefits (like loss carry forward) are not available.
Old regime allows most deductions (e.g., 80C, 80D, HRA).
New regime offers lower tax rates but no deductions (except a few).
You must file your ITR to claim any excess TDS deducted. After processing, the Income Tax Department directly credits the refund to your bank account (linked to PAN and pre-validated).
Basic documents include:
• PAN & Aadhaar
• Form 16 / Salary slips
• Form 26AS & AIS
• Bank account details
• Investment proofs (80C, 80D, etc.)
• Capital gains reports (if applicable)
• Business income details (if applicable)
We guide you step-by-step based on your income type.
Yes. If you've made an error, you can revise your ITR before 31st December of the assessment year. If missed or misreported income, you can also file an Updated Return (ITR-U) within 2 years, with additional tax.
ITR-U (Updated Return) allows taxpayers to disclose omitted or misreported income within 24 months from the end of the relevant assessment year. It promotes voluntary compliance but includes additional tax and interest.
Not always, but recommended. It helps in:
• Claiming TDS refund
• Creating income proof for loan/visa
• Carrying forward losses
• Avoiding notices or scrutiny
• Complying with foreign asset reporting
Usually, refunds are processed within 15–45 days after e-verification, but it may vary depending on accuracy and volume of filings.
Absolutely. Freelancers, content creators, consultants, and gig workers must file ITR if their gross income exceeds the basic exemption limit. We assist in reporting business income, calculating taxes, and claiming expenses legally.
If your total tax liability (after TDS) exceeds ₹10,000 in a year, you're required to pay tax in installments throughout the year as advance tax. Missing these invites interest under Sections 234B & 234C.
Form 26AS is a consolidated tax statement showing all taxes deducted (TDS), taxes paid, and refunds received during a financial year. It helps reconcile the tax already paid with your actual tax liability. We check this before filing your return to ensure everything matches.
Capital gains from shares, mutual funds, crypto, and property must be reported under short-term or long-term capital gains depending on the holding period. We calculate tax liability, adjust for exemptions (e.g., Section 54), and help with accurate reporting.
Yes. Under Section 234F:
• ₹1,000 if income is below ₹5 lakh
• ₹5,000 if income is above ₹5 lakh (filed after due date)
Plus, interest may apply on unpaid taxes. Timely filing helps avoid these.
You can’t file returns for previous years once the deadline and belated return period have passed. However, you can file an Updated Return (ITR-U) for up to 2 years after the end of the assessment year.
Yes. Aadhaar is mandatory for:
• Linking with PAN
• E-verification of your return
• Faster refund processing
If your Aadhaar is not linked with PAN, the PAN may become inoperative.
NRIs must file ITR if they earn income in India (e.g., rent, interest, capital gains). We assist with:
• Selecting the right ITR form (usually ITR-2)
• Claiming DTAA benefits (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement)
• Avoiding tax on global income (if not required)
• Gross Total Income (GTI): Sum of all income from 5 heads—Salary, House Property, Business/Profession, Capital Gains, and Other Sources.
• Total Income: GTI minus eligible deductions (like under Section 80C, 80D, 80G, etc.). This is the amount on which tax is calculated.