Income Tax Returns Forms for 2019-20 released, here's all you need to know to fill your ITR

April 7, 2019:

While there has been no change in ITR-1 or Sahaj, which is to be filled by the salaried class, some sections in ITR 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7 have been rationalised.

The Centre has released new Income Tax return forms for individuals & companies for the assessment year 2019-20.

The new form seeks more disclosures from the filers who claim exemption on a large agricultural income, directors on the boards of companies, individuals with properties or bank accounts abroad & those holding shares in unlisted firms.

While there has been no change in ITR-1 or Sahaj, which is to be filled by the salaried class, some sections in ITR 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7 have been rationalised.

Individuals, firms & companies have to file returns for the income earned in 2018-19 during the course of current fiscal.

• ITR-1 is filed by individuals having a total income of up to Rs 50 lakh, having income from salaries, one house property, other sources (like interest),  & agricultural income up to Rs 5,000.
• ITR-2 is filed by Individuals & HUFs not having income from profits  & gains of business or profession.
• ITR-3 is filed by individuals & HUFs having income from profits  & gains of business or profession.
• ITR-4 or Sugam is meant for individuals, HUFs & firms (other than LLP) having a total income of up to Rs 50 lakh & having presumptive income from business & profession.

Those filing ITR-3 & ITR-6 (companies) will have to disclose information regarding turnover / gross receipts reported for Goods & Services Tax included now in ITR-3 & ITR- 6 also.

The last date of filing ITR is July 31 for those who are not required to get their accounts audited.

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