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Income tax return filing

We prepare your income tax return from your documents and the information the tax department already holds about you, choose the right form, and explain the result before anything is filed.

  • An expert call to understand your income and what you need to file
  • Your return checked against Form 26AS and your Annual Information Statement (AIS)
  • Old and new tax regimes compared where you have a choice

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What you end up with
Your filed and e-verified return, then the department’s processing notice
Filed with
The Income Tax Department

What the service covers

Included

  • Identifying the right return form for your income
  • Checking Form 26AS, the Annual Information Statement (AIS) and Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS) so nothing is missed
  • Working out your income and tax, and comparing the old and new regimes where you can choose
  • Preparing the return and sending you a summary to approve before filing
  • Filing on the income tax e-filing portal and helping you e-verify it
  • Explaining any refund or tax payable, and preparing the challan if tax is due

Not included

  • Tax, interest and fees payable to the government
  • Tax audits, and bookkeeping to prepare business accounts — quoted separately
  • Replies to notices, scrutiny assessments or appeals
  • Tax planning beyond the return, unless agreed
  • Tax returns in other countries

Fees

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Fees depend on your income types and how complex they are, for example the number of employers, capital gains transactions, business income or foreign assets. We quote after a short call.

Your quotation lists each of these separately:

  • Professional fees for our work
  • GST on professional fees
  • Any tax, interest or fees, which you pay directly to the government
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Who this is for

  • Salaried people, including those who changed jobs or have rental income
  • Freelancers, consultants and professionals
  • Small business owners and partners in firms
  • Investors with capital gains from shares, mutual funds or property
  • NRIs with income in India
  • Firms, LLPs and companies, whose business returns we scope separately

Documents you’ll need

For everyone

  • PAN, linked with Aadhaar
  • Bank account details for any refund
  • Salary certificate (Form 16) from each employer, if salaried
  • Interest certificates from banks and post office deposits

Depending on your income

  • Capital gains statements from your broker or mutual fund registrar
  • Rent received, and home loan interest certificate if you have one
  • For business or professional income: bank statements, invoices and any books of account
  • For the old regime: proofs of deductions you plan to claim, such as insurance, provident fund or rent receipts
  • Details of foreign income or assets, if any

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How it works

  1. Request a call back

    Send the short form or call us. An expert calls you to understand your situation and answer your questions.

  2. Receive a written quotation

    It sets out the scope, what is included and excluded, and lists professional fees, government charges and taxes separately.

  3. Share documents

    We send a checklist for your situation. We compare what you share with the tax department’s records for you.

  4. Prepare and approve

    We prepare the return and send you a summary of income, tax and any refund. You approve it before filing.

  5. File and e-verify

    We file the return and help you e-verify it, usually with an Aadhaar OTP. A return is not complete until it is verified.

  6. After filing

    The department processes the return and sends an intimation. We explain it and tell you if anything needs action.

How long it takes

We agree a target filing date with you based on your documents and the due date that applies. Due dates depend on your situation, for example whether your accounts need a tax audit, and are sometimes extended, so we confirm yours on the call.

The main things that affect timing:

  • How complete your documents are
  • Differences between your records and the AIS or Form 26AS that need checking
  • E-verification after filing, which must be done within 30 days

Common questions

Which law applies to my return now that there is a new Income-tax Act?

The Income-tax Act, 2025 came into force on 1 April 2026 and replaces the Income-tax Act, 1961. Returns for income earned up to 31 March 2026 (financial year 2025-26) are still filed under the 1961 Act. Income from 1 April 2026 falls under the new Act, which uses a single "tax year" in place of the previous year and assessment year.

Do I need to file if my income is below the taxable limit?

Sometimes. Filing can be required even below the limit in certain situations, and it is the only way to claim back tax that was deducted. We'll tell you whether you must file.

Old or new tax regime?

The new regime is the default for individuals. You can choose the old regime if it works out better: people without business income can choose each year, while people with business income have limited chances to switch. We compare both before filing.

What if I miss the due date?

You can usually still file a belated return, with a late fee and interest on any tax due, but some benefits can be lost, such as carrying forward certain losses. An updated return can also be filed within 48 months in many cases, with additional tax.

What is e-verification?

It confirms that the return is yours. It must be done within 30 days of filing, for example with an Aadhaar OTP or net banking. An unverified return is treated as not filed.

Official sources

Reviewed by India's Got Legal on 16 October 2026.

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