✅ Ultimate Last-Minute ITR Filing Checklist for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) 🧾💼
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📚 Table of Contents
- Why ITR Filing Matters Before the Deadline
- Key ITR Due Dates for FY 2024-25
- Who Must File ITR?
- ✅ Last-Minute Checklist for ITR Filing
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Benefits of Filing Early with IndiaFills
- How IndiaFills Can Help You File with Zero Stress
🕒 Why Timely ITR Filing Matters in FY 2024-25
Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) before the due date isn’t just a legal obligation—it’s your gateway to financial benefits like smooth loan processing, faster refunds, and staying compliant with the Income Tax Act.
Missed deadlines can lead to:
- ₹5,000 penalty under Section 234F
- Interest under Sections 234A, 234B, and 234C
- Ineligibility to carry forward losses
📅 Important ITR Due Dates for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)
| Category of Taxpayer | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Individuals & Salaried Persons | 31st July 2025 |
| Businesses Requiring Audit | 30th September 2025 |
| Businesses Requiring TP Audit | 31st October 2025 |
👨💼 Who Needs to File ITR This Year?
You must file an ITR if:
- Your income exceeds ₹2.5 lakh (below 60 years)
- You’re a company or firm
- You claim a refund
- You have foreign income or assets
- You’re carrying forward losses
- You’re an NRI with Indian income
✅ Last-Minute ITR Filing Checklist 🧾
Before you rush to file, tick off this quick checklist:
🔐 1. Login to the Income Tax Portal
Ensure your PAN is linked to Aadhaar and your account is active.
🧾 2. Collect All Documents
- Form 16 (for salaried)
- TDS Certificates (Form 16A)
- AIS & TIS on income tax portal
- Bank statements
- Capital gains statements
- Home loan and insurance details
📑 3. Verify Form 26AS
Check whether all your TDS and tax payments reflect correctly.
💳 4. Choose the Correct ITR Form
Depending on your income sources:
- ITR-1: Salaried + Interest Income
- ITR-2: Capital Gains, Foreign Assets
- ITR-3: Business/Profession
- ITR-4: Presumptive Income
💼 5. Calculate Total Income Accurately
Include all heads: salary, house property, capital gains, other income.
💰 6. Claim Deductions and Exemptions
Maximize your savings:
- 80C (LIC, PF, ELSS)
- 80D (Health Insurance)
- 24(b) (Home Loan Interest)
- HRA, LTA, NPS
🧾 7. Pay Self-Assessment Tax (If Any)
Ensure tax liability is fully paid before submission.
📤 8. E-Verify Your ITR Immediately
File + E-verify = Successful ITR submission
(Use Aadhaar OTP, Net banking, or EVC)
⚠️ Common Last-Minute Mistakes to Avoid
🚫 Using the wrong ITR form
🚫 Skipping income from savings account
🚫 Forgetting to declare capital gains
🚫 Not verifying ITR after submission
🚫 Failing to reconcile with Form 26AS or AIS
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🔖 Conclusion
This ITR season, avoid stress, errors, and penalties. Use this smart last-minute checklist and file confidently with IndiaFills. Whether you’re salaried, a freelancer, or an NRI — our experts have you covered!
