You can file a belated income tax return under section 139 (4) of the I-T Act even after the July 31 deadline. You have time till December 31 of the relevant assessment year.
Elderly taxpayers must select the appropriate ITR forms to be eligible for tax deductions and benefits; the ITR form for a senior or super senior citizen depends on their income sources.
It's imperative that you choose the correct income tax return form for filing your Income Tax returns. The choice of the ITR form depends on the type of your income and your category as a taxpayer
First-time taxpayers can go wrong while filing ITR in FY 24. Here are 8 tips for them to choose a tax regime, review Form 26AS, and avoid penalties. Though E-filing ITR has become easy, the process can be daunting for first-time filers.