The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) is fast approaching. The last date for filing income tax returns for assessment year 2024-25 is July 31, 2024. The Income Tax Department says that so far two crore taxpayers have filed their ITR.
Last year 8.18 crore ITRs were filed. That is, more than six crore taxpayers have not filed ITR yet. The Income Tax Department has asked taxpayers to file ITR as soon as possible to avoid last minute rush. Last time 18 lakh ITRs were filed in the last two days. Here we are telling you what documents are required to file ITR.
Form-16
Form-16 is the most important document for employed people. ITR is filed with its help. This document is given to any employee by his company. It contains complete information about the tax deducted from the employee’s salary and also the salary given. Information related to this is pre-filled in ITR. You have to confirm it.
Form 26AS
This form is issued by the Income Tax Department. It contains complete information about the tax imposed on the income of the taxpayers. It can be obtained from the Income Tax Department website by entering your PAN number. If you want, you can also compare your Form-16 and Form 26AS to see if the tax deduction is the same in both places or not.
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​Interest Income Certificate
If you have made an FD in a bank or post office or have deposited money in any other interest-bearing scheme, then it is necessary to keep a certificate of income from interest or a bank statement so that you can fill in the correct information while filing income tax return. You can get tax exemption on interest income up to Rs 10,000 under section 80TTA of the Income Tax Act.
Proof of tax saving
Many taxpayers make some tax saving investments to save tax. Those who are unable to provide these documents to their employer within the stipulated time need to provide proof of the same while filing income tax returns. This tax saving investment proof can be LIC premium receipt, PPF investment passbook, proof of ELSS, donation receipt and tuition fee receipt etc.
Medical insurance document
Under section 80D, you can claim tax exemption on health insurance premium up to Rs 25,000. These insurance policies can be for you, your spouse or children. If you are a senior citizen, you can get tax exemption on health insurance premium up to Rs 50,000. So keep the receipts of all these with you while filing income tax returns.
