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ITR Filing for Salaried Individuals

ITR Filing for Salaried Individuals

Accurate ITR-1 or ITR-2 filing for salaried employees, with every eligible deduction claimed and your refund tracked till it's credited. We reconcile Form 16 with your AIS and 26AS, compare both tax regimes, and file and e-verify your return end to end.

Starting at ₹974*

*Professional fee only — this covers our filing service; there is no separate government fee for filing an income tax return.

Overview

What Is ITR Filing for Salaried Individuals?

Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is how salaried individuals report their annual income, claim eligible deductions, and settle their tax liability with the Income Tax Department under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Most salaried employees with income from salary, one house property and other sources like bank interest file ITR-1 (Sahaj); those with capital gains, more than one house property, foreign income or assets, or income above the ITR-1 threshold need to file ITR-2 instead. Filing correctly means reconciling your Form 16 against your Annual Information Statement (AIS) and Form 26AS, so every TDS credit matches and no income is accidentally left out or duplicated.

Plans & pricing

Choose Your ITR Plan

Expert-assisted filing at clear starting prices. Pick the plan that matches your income.

Salaried — Medium

Easy plan + more than one Form 16, commission or contract income, extra house properties, brought-forward losses. Income below ₹50 lakh.

₹1,650*

Salaried — Complex

Medium plan + capital gains on shares, mutual funds, property or other assets. Salary arrears relief (Form 10E) available.

₹3,450*

*Starting professional fee. The final price depends on your documents and is confirmed before we start. “+” means the price can be higher for complex cases.

Is This Right For You

Who Should Use Our Income Tax Filing Service?

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Salaried individuals — employees receiving salary from one or more employers and holding Form 16.

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Home-owners — individuals earning rental income or owning multiple house properties.

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Individuals with interest income — those earning income from bank deposits, savings accounts, or other investments.

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Professionals & freelancers with salary income — those with additional income apart from salary or interest.

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Retired employees & pensioners — senior citizens with pension income and savings interest.

What's Included

What's Included in Our Filing Service

Form 16 & AIS Reconciliation

We match your Form 16, AIS and 26AS to avoid mismatches and notices.

Old vs New Regime Comparison

We compute both regimes and file whichever saves you more tax.

Deduction Optimisation

80C, 80D, HRA, home loan interest and other deductions fully claimed.

Refund Tracking

We monitor your refund status until it's credited to your account.

Documents

Documents Required (Scanned Copies or Photos)

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Form 16 from employer(s) — issued by each employer you worked for during the financial year.

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PAN & Aadhaar card — of the individual filing the return.

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Email ID & mobile number — ideally linked to Aadhaar, for OTP-based e-verification.

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Property details — rental income, home loan interest certificate, and ownership proof, if applicable.

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Bank account details — account number, IFSC code, and statement for interest income.

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Investment proofs — LIC, PPF, ELSS, FD or other deductions claimed under Section 80C.

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Medical insurance premium receipts — for deduction under Section 80D.

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Form 26AS / AIS — for TDS and income verification, downloadable from the Income Tax portal.

Process

How It Works

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Document Collection & Review

Upload your Form 16, interest details, and property-related documents; our tax experts verify everything before starting.

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Income Computation

We calculate your total income, deductions (under Sections 80C, 80D, etc.), and applicable tax liability accurately.

3

Tax Return Drafting

A detailed draft return is prepared and reviewed by our expert for accuracy and compliance.

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Filing & Acknowledgment

After your approval, we file your ITR online with the Income Tax Department and share the ITR-V acknowledgment.

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E-Verification

We guide you through e-verifying the return via Aadhaar OTP, net banking or EVC to complete the process.

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Post-Filing Support

We assist with any follow-up, clarification, or notice from the department and keep you updated via email, phone or WhatsApp.

Timeline

Estimated Processing Time

Filing typically takes 1-3 working days for individual cases with a single Form 16 and standard deductions, and 3-5 working days for cases involving multiple house properties or more complex income details. Refunds, once the return is processed by the department, are usually credited within a few weeks to a couple of months after e-verification, and we track this until the amount is credited to your account.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Not cross-checking Form 16 figures against Form 26AS and AIS before filing.

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Missing proof documentation for HRA, 80C or other deduction claims if the return is later scrutinised.

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Picking the old or new tax regime without actually comparing both on your specific numbers.

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Forgetting to report savings account interest or other small income sources, which still count as taxable income.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs to file an Income Tax Return (ITR)?

Every individual whose total income exceeds the basic exemption limit must file an Income Tax Return. Even if your income is below the limit, filing helps claim refunds, carry forward losses, and maintain a valid financial record for visa, loan or credit applications.

Which ITR form applies to salaried individuals?

Most salaried individuals with income from salary, one house property, and other sources like interest use ITR-1 (Sahaj), provided total income is within the prescribed limit. Those with capital gains, more than one house property, foreign assets or income, or income above the ITR-1 threshold typically need ITR-2.

Can salaried employees file returns on their own?

Yes, salaried employees can file their returns online using Form 16. However, expert assistance ensures accurate computation, correct deductions, and helps avoid notices or mismatches from the Income Tax Department.

Can I switch between the old and new tax regime?

Salaried individuals can generally choose whichever regime results in lower tax each year when filing their return, since the choice for salaried taxpayers (without business income) is not locked in permanently.

What are the benefits of filing an ITR on time?

Timely filing lets you claim tax refunds, carry forward losses, avoid late fees and penalties, and makes you eligible for visa, loan and credit approvals that often require ITR copies as proof of income.

What if I have multiple Form 16s or income sources?

Income from multiple employers, properties, and interest sources can be consolidated to file a single accurate return for the year, ensuring all TDS credits are correctly matched.

What if I forgot to declare some income?

You can file a revised return under Section 139(5) before the applicable deadline to correct any omission or error in your original filing.

What documents are required for filing?

You'll need Form 16, PAN, Aadhaar, bank account details, investment proofs, rent receipts (if applicable), and details of interest income — Form 26AS and AIS are used to cross-check everything for accuracy.

What happens after filing the return?

After submission, you receive an ITR-V acknowledgment, which must be verified online (via Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or EVC) within the prescribed window to complete the filing process.

Can I file a return for previous years?

Yes, a belated return can be filed after the original due date but before the end of the relevant assessment year, subject to a late fee, and an updated return can be filed for certain earlier years under specific conditions.

How long does it take to file my income tax return?

Usually 1-3 working days for simple salary-based cases with a single Form 16, and 3-5 working days for cases involving multiple house properties or more complex income details.

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Which is better — old or new tax regime for salaried employees?

It depends on how many deductions you claim: the old regime often works out cheaper if you have HRA, 80C and home loan interest to claim, while the new regime suits those with fewer deductions — we compute both and recommend the lower-tax option.

Do I need to file ITR if TDS is already deducted?

Yes, TDS deduction doesn't remove the filing requirement — you still need to file a return to reconcile the tax already paid and claim any refund due.

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