8 benefits of filling an ITR

Hitesh Rattan

Easy loan approval

When applying for any loan the borrowers have to submit an ITR of at least three consecutive years. ITR helps the borrowers to comply with the prescribed obligations for applying for any loan.

Loan Approval

Income Proof

ITR works as an excellent income proof as it is most widely accepted as an income proof.

Income

Quick visa processing

To apply for a visa, one of the common documents asked to produce is the ITR. It enables the embassies to analyse the income and tax status.

Visa Status

Claim Tax Refund

Filling of an income tax return benefits in claiming the tax refunds. The applicant can file a tax return to claim the refund in case higher tax is paid than the actual tax liability.

Tax Return

Compensate for losses

Business owners can compensate for the loss by filling an ITR. This process allows the applicant to carry forward the losses to the next year.

Return Filing

Presumptive taxation scheme

One of the most lucrative benefits of filling an ITR is the presumptive Taxation Scheme. Self-employed individuals and professionals are required to maintain regular books of account and get the accounts audited.

Income Tax Returns

Avoid Penalties

Filling an ITR before the dues date and helping the applicants to avoid the heavy penalties imposed due to late on non Tax payments.

Taxes

Medical Insurance

Under Section 80D of the IT Act, taxpayers can claim a tax deduction of up to INR 25,000 in a financial year on premiums paid towards a Health Insurance plan.

Medical