Required Documents for Filing Income Tax Return for FY 2023-24
Filing your income tax return accurately and on time requires gathering the necessary documents and information. Here’s a checklist to ensure you have everything you need:
To file your income tax return, you will need the following common documents:
- PAN Card
- Aadhar Card
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Bank Account Details: – Account Number & IFSC Code
Deductions (If Applicable)
If you have deductions, gather these documents:
- Proof of Investments
- Insurance Policy Certificate
- Donation Paid Receipts
- Loan Documents (Home Loan, Education Loan)
- Investment Proofs for PF, NPS
Documents Required for Different ITR Forms
ITR 1 (Sahaj)
For individuals with income up to Rs 50 lakhs from salary, one house property, and other sources:
– Salary:
- Form 16
- Salary Slip
- Rent Paid Receipts (for HRA)
– House Property:
- Housing Loan Statement
- Rent Agreement
- Income from Single House Property
– Other Sources:
- Interest Certificates
- Fixed Deposit Receipts
- Agriculture Income up to Rs 5,000
ITR 2 For individuals and HUFs not having income from business or profession:
– Salary:
- Form 16
- Salary Slip
- Rent Paid Receipts (for HRA)
- Employer Details (TAN, PAN, Address)
– House Property:
- Housing Loan Statement
- Rent Agreement
– Capital Gains:
- P&L Statement of Capital Gain Transactions
- Mutual Funds Statements
- Sale of Property Documents
– Other Sources:
- Interest Certificates
- Fixed Deposit Receipts
- Winning from Lotteries
- Family Pension Details
ITR 3 For individuals and HUFs having income from business or profession:
– Salary:
- Form 16
- Salary Slip
- Rent Paid Receipts (for HRA)
- Employer Details (TAN, PAN, Address)
– House Property:
- Housing Loan Statement
- Rent Agreement
– Capital Gains:
- P&L Statement of Capital Gain Transactions
- F&O (Futures and Options)
- Derivatives
- Mutual Funds Statements
- Sale of Property Documents
– Business:
- Business or Profession Details
- Balance Sheet and P&L Account
- Direct and Indirect Expenses
- GSTIN (if any)
– Other Sources:
- Interest Certificates
- Fixed Deposit Receipts
- Winning from Lotteries
- Family Pension Details
ITR 4 (Sugam) For individuals, HUFs, and firms (other than LLP) having income from a presumptive business:
– Salary:
1. Form 16
2. Salary Slip
3. Rent Paid Receipts (for HRA)
– House Property:
1. Housing Loan Statement
2. Rent Agreement
– Business:
1. Business or Profession Details
2. GSTIN (if any)
3. Turnover up to Rs 2 Crores
– Other Sources:
1. Interest Certificates
2. Fixed Deposit Receipts
Additional Documents
– Form 16A and Form 16: For any TDS amount deducted.
Additional Information for ITR 2 and ITR
- Director Details (if any):
– Shareholding details
– Listed or unlisted status
– Sale of shares during the year
– Company details (Name, PAN, Type)
- Carry Forward/Brought Forward of Losses (if any)
- Specified Income (Spouse, Minor Child)
Make sure to have all these documents ready to ensure a smooth and accurate filing of your income tax return.