Try GOLD - Free

HERE'S HOW TO FILE YOUR INCOME TAX RETURN

Outlook Money

|

July 2023

The last date of filing income tax return (ITR) is round the corner. It's important to file your ITR within the due date to avoid penalties and make the most of the tax benefits available to you.

- Meghna Maiti

HERE'S HOW TO FILE YOUR INCOME TAX RETURN

Filing ITR is a crucial financial responsibility that every taxpayer must fulfil. It not only ensures compliance with the law but also provides an opportunity to assess your financial health and claim eligible tax benefits.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you streamline the process and ensure accuracy in your tax filing if you want to do it yourself. Remember to seek professional help if you have multiple income sources or other complexities that you may not be able to handle on your own.

Which ITR Form Is Meant For You?

Determine the correct ITR form that aligns with your income sources and category. The different ITR forms cater to various taxpayer profiles, such as salaried individuals, self-employed individuals and companies or businesses. Here are some commonly used ITR forms and the taxpayer category they are meant for:

    MORE STORIES FROM Outlook Money

    Outlook Money

    Outlook Money

    Can AI Help You Navigate The ITR Filing Maze?

    AI is streamlining the tax filing process, providing personalised recommendations and automated document classification, but it has its limitations. Too much reliance can lead to errors and even legal hassles

    time to read

    6 mins

    September 2025

    Outlook Money

    Outlook Money

    What Gen Z Should Ask Before Using AI

    Gen Z is exploring AI tools, reels and other material alongside traditional advisors and textbooks, but they need to take an informed approach

    time to read

    4 mins

    September 2025

    Outlook Money

    Outlook Money

    Prompt Away AI Biases, Black Boxes

    Relying on AI for inputs on your investing decisions may not be in your best interest, as chatbots typically tend to give response that are likely to be overly flattering and agreeable, and align with your existing biases

    time to read

    5 mins

    September 2025

    Outlook Money

    Outlook Money

    Can Your Home Be Coded To Perfection?

    AI is helping homebuyers navigate the process with the help of 3D models and virtual tours, but the human element in design, aesthetics, negotiation and decision-making remains paramount

    time to read

    5 mins

    September 2025

    Outlook Money

    Outlook Money

    Is The Future Of Insurance Al-Driven?

    The insurance industry has adopted AI in a big way and is relying on it for several backend processes from underwriting to claims processing. However, data privacy and biased recommendations remain a concern

    time to read

    4 mins

    September 2025

    Outlook Money

    Outlook Money

    Trust N.R. Narayana Murthy? First Check If It's An AI Video

    One of the dangers of AI is the advent of convincing deepfakes generated by morphing images, voice notes and videos that can hoodwink you into erroneously revealing financial details or making payment to scamsters

    time to read

    5 mins

    September 2025

    Outlook Money

    Outlook Money

    What Is Generative AI?

    Generative AI is a subset of AI that creates new content, such as text, images, audio, or videos. Unlike traditional AI, Gen AI mimics human intelligence to analyse data, identify patterns, and create new content. It is called generative because of its ability to “generate” human-like responses to prompts. On the other hand, traditional AI, focuses on automation.

    time to read

    2 mins

    September 2025

    Outlook Money

    Outlook Money

    AI In Banking: From Tokens To Talkbots

    After the big wave of digitalisation, banks are entering the age of Al, which is making banking not just convenient, but smart. With strong guardrails in place, the industry is ready for its next big technological leap

    time to read

    5 mins

    September 2025

    Outlook Money

    Outlook Money

    'Investment Doesn't Always Need Extra Money. It's About Where You Deploy It'

    KAILASH KULKARNI, CEO, HSBC AMC, in a conversation with Kundan Kishore, shares what he did with his first pay cheque, how his career changed his relationship with money and how he later realised that starting to save early can set you up for life. His advice to new professionals is to enjoy their first salary, but also start saving—however small the amount—and remain consistent with it.

    time to read

    4 mins

    September 2025

    Outlook Money

    Outlook Money

    For Fund Managers, AI Help Is At Hand

    Many fund houses are using AI to crunch data, while leaving decision-making with the fund manager. To keep matters safe, Sebi guidelines mandate data confidentiality and compliance, and to keep investors informed

    time to read

    6 mins

    September 2025

    Translate

    Share

    -
    +

    Change font size