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Documents you must keep handy to file income tax returns

Documents you must keep handy to file income tax returns

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The Income-Tax (I-T) Department nowadays provides pre-filled forms to make the filing of income-tax return (ITR) easier. Nonetheless, you must have a number of documents handy at the time of filing return so that you can cross-check the data in the pre-filled form. "Filing ITR doesn't require you to upload any document. But in case an assessing officer makes an inquiry, you will need to present documents and certificates as proof," says Deepak Jain, chief executive, TaxManager.in.

Pentagon Purge Rocks Iran War

Pentagon Purge Rocks Iran War

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The purge in Washington does not pause the war. Strikes continue, Hormuz remains closed, and Brent crude is still dancing around $109 a barrel. For India, the command chaos in the Pentagon is another layer of uncertainty piled on five weeks of conflict that was already straining every buffer Delhi has.

No income tax, DDT, STT on NPS income

No income tax, DDT, STT on NPS income

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said that he proposes to exempt the income of New Pension System Trust from the income tax and any dividend paid to this Trust from Dividend Distribution Tax.

Income tax conducts searches at premises linked to TN minister Balaji

Income tax conducts searches at premises linked to TN minister Balaji

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Income tax authorities on Friday launched coordinated searches across different locations in Tamil Nadu linked to state Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji, police sources said.

FM proposes MAT exemption for non-residents

FM proposes MAT exemption for non-residents

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to exempt Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) for non-residents who pay tax on presumptive basis.

ASK ANIL: How Can I SAVE Income Tax

ASK ANIL: How Can I SAVE Income Tax

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Now, check your income tax refund status online

Now, check your income tax refund status online

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

With the click of a mouse you could now check the status of your income tax refund online. The Income Tax department has introduced online availability of information regarding one's tax refund.

Do you have personal income tax queries?

Do you have personal income tax queries?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Filing your tax returns may seem like a lot of paperwork, but it is swift and smooth once you start with a clear plan, says Anil Rego.

Scared of filing income tax return? Here's help

Scared of filing income tax return? Here's help

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

You don't need to be intimidated by the thought of filing tax returns

Modi-Trump Call: 'Headwind Becomes Tailwind': FM

Modi-Trump Call: 'Headwind Becomes Tailwind': FM

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The finance minister said that consolidation of state-owned banks could proceed at any time without waiting for the recommendations of the proposed high-level committee on banking.

All about the new income tax return form

All about the new income tax return form

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Income Tax Return forms in India are like the Golmaal series of movies. Every two years there is a new one.

A skewed income tax law in India!

A skewed income tax law in India!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Individuals now need to mention a unique transaction number against every tax deducted at source entry.

UP shopkeeper stunned by Rs 141 crore tax notice

UP shopkeeper stunned by Rs 141 crore tax notice

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

A grocery store owner in Bulandshahr alleges his PAN card was misused to set up six companies in Delhi after receiving an Income Tax notice for sales exceeding Rs 141 crore.

Income Tax dept dismisses Nokia's appeal

Income Tax dept dismisses Nokia's appeal

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Authorities have put forward a tax demand of Rs 2,080 crore.

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the Magic Number despite a plan?

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the "Magic Number" despite a plan?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The majority of investors fail to reach their financial goals, even if they started with a well-defined financial strategy. This isn't just about market volatility; it's a complex interaction of factors that include human psychology, inconsistent habits and lack of proper monitoring.

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the Magic Number despite a plan?

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the "Magic Number" despite a plan?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The majority of investors fail to reach their financial goals, even if they started with a well-defined financial strategy. This isn't just about market volatility; it's a complex interaction of factors that include human psychology, inconsistent habits and lack of proper monitoring.

ITR-1? That's your new income tax form

ITR-1? That's your new income tax form

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The new income tax returns form, ITR-1, is relatively simpler than Saral. Here is a lowdown on what salaried individuals will now have to cope with.

4 steps to file your income tax return ACCURATELY

4 steps to file your income tax return ACCURATELY

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

In this article we shall discuss four preliminary steps to be taken for filing your income tax return accurately and correctly.

December 31: Last Chance To File ITR

December 31: Last Chance To File ITR

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Filing a belated return is far better than not filing at all.

Income tax refund: How to get it QUICK!

Income tax refund: How to get it QUICK!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Here's the procedure of getting your income tax refund quickly which you have not been able to get within stipulated time.

Have you filed your Income Tax?

Have you filed your Income Tax?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Alert: Have you filed your Income Tax?

We must have just 2 rates of income tax

We must have just 2 rates of income tax

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

10 per cent for those who earn up to Rs 30 lakh a year and 25 per cent for those who earn more, suggests T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

'Your Tax Liability Will Be 0, But...'

'Your Tax Liability Will Be 0, But...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

10 things to know while filing income tax returns

10 things to know while filing income tax returns

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

In order to avoid late payment, interest and penalty know these things before filing income tax returns...

Govt may not cut Income Tax rates due to fiscal stress

Govt may not cut Income Tax rates due to fiscal stress

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The government last fiscal missed its direct tax collection target, and for this financial year it has set a higher revenue mobilisation goal of Rs 13.80 lakh crore.

Filing Income Tax returns gets more complicated

Filing Income Tax returns gets more complicated

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

With filing possible only online, there is no scope for any error.

Income Tax officials search Mohanlal's residence

Income Tax officials search Mohanlal's residence

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Since the actor was busy with the shooting of Malayalam film Pranayam at Rameswaram, the IT authorities asked him to come to Kochi to record his statement today.

The Illusion Of India's 8% Growth

The Illusion Of India's 8% Growth

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

The key question is how much of the latest growth record represents recovery from the 2020-2021 downturn, and what is the sustainable growth rate now, asks T N Ninan.

Now pay income tax through ATMs!

Now pay income tax through ATMs!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Forget the never-ending forms and the paperwork, be ready to pay your taxes at your nearest ATM

All you want to know about Income Tax

All you want to know about Income Tax

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

Check out this primer on Income Tax.

Draft Tax Bill 2025: Relief For LLPs On LTCG Front?

Draft Tax Bill 2025: Relief For LLPs On LTCG Front?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

'The original provision will be restored. AMT is meant only for those claiming deductions, not for firms earning regular income like capital gains,' a senior government official said.

Budget 2026 Hits And Misses

Budget 2026 Hits And Misses

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

CA Sumeet Mehta analyses the Union Budget 2026-2027, identifying key positives and negatives.

12 lakh high spenders under Income Tax lens

12 lakh high spenders under Income Tax lens

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

According to a report, while 121.1 million PAN card holders were there up to March 31, 2011, the number of tax returns filed were just 34.8 million during 2010-11.

Simple steps to e-filing income tax returns

Simple steps to e-filing income tax returns

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

The deadline for filing income tax returns is (July 31) fast approaching. While many may be filing returns through their chartered accountant, filing e-returns (electronic returns) is the fastest and more convenient.

Budget 2026: 'Increased Industrialisation Will Lead To More Jobs'

Budget 2026: 'Increased Industrialisation Will Lead To More Jobs'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

'The trade deficit in some sectors is huge and that is an area of opportunity to localise.'

'How to claim income tax refund of a deceased person?'

'How to claim income tax refund of a deceased person?'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Planning To Invest In NPS Vatsalya?

Planning To Invest In NPS Vatsalya?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

NPS Vatsalya offers a disciplined investment avenue that parents can use to create intergenerational wealth by contributing even small sums.

Major changes in Income Tax Act soon

Major changes in Income Tax Act soon

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Unveiling the reform agenda for the Budget, Finance Minister P Chidambaram has said a comprehensive law would be prepared next year to overhaul the Income Tax Act.

Income tax raid at Vicco Lab

Income tax raid at Vicco Lab

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Income Tax department on Monday began searches at the premises of FMCG company Vicco Laboratories in Mumbai, Nagpur and Goa for alleged tax evasion.