10 Things To Check While Filing Income Tax Return

Prepare All Your Documents

It’s better to prepare your all documents that you will need while filing the form 16 in advance. These are: bank statements, TDS certificates, Investment Statements, Rent Receipts and so on.

Fill Correct Information

You have to double check on your personal details such as PAN, Aadhaar, etc. Any wrong or error can be rectified before filing the return.

Select Appropriate ITR Form Based On Income

If you don’t want to face trouble later, you have to select the appropriate ITR form beforehand based on your income.

Double-Check All Your Income Sources

You have to file information carefully by re-verifying your income sources including salary, interest, capital gains, and other earnings.

Take All Deductions And Exemptions

You have to lookout for all eligible deductions and exemptions given under the tax laws by the government

Losses Can Save Taxes

In case if you don’t know, the losses can help save taxes in future years. Hence, it’s better to claim all the losses incurred during the financial year.

Provide Accurate Tax Return Information

If you don’t want to face any trouble in future, you have to provide proper information.

Do Your E-Verification

Once you file your income tax return, you need to do e-verification. It should be completed within 30 days of filing of your income tax return.

Alternative Option

If you can’t do e-verification, you can submit the ITR-V form which needs to be signed and sent via registered post to the Income Tax Office, Bengaluru within 30 days of filing your income tax return.

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