{"id":9164,"date":"2018-07-10T09:28:54","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T03:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apnaplan.com\/?p=9164"},"modified":"2019-04-19T23:32:27","modified_gmt":"2019-04-19T18:02:27","slug":"which-itr-form-to-use-ay2018-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apnaplan.com\/which-itr-form-to-use-ay2018-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Income Tax Return 2018: Which ITR Form to use for AY 2018-19?"},"content":{"rendered":"
The income tax return (ITR)<\/strong><\/span> forms were notified on April 5 by CBDT . Thankfully there is No change in the number and name of Forms as compared to last year.<\/p>\n In this post we tell you which is the right ITR Form for you for AY 2018-19 (FY 2017-18).<\/strong> The choice of ITR Form mainly depends on the source and amount of income. Let\u2019s first look at the classification of source of income as per Income Tax laws.<\/p>\n As per income tax laws there can be following 5 types of income:<\/p>\n This is income that an employee receives from his employer. Pension to ex-employee is also treated as salary for Income tax. However family pension (after ex-employee death) is considered as income from other sources as NO employee-employer relationship exists between family and employer.<\/p>\n Download:<\/strong> Ultimate Tax Saving ebook with tax calculator FY 2018-19<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This is the income from any property \u2013 residential or commercial by renting\/leasing it out.<\/p>\n The profits on selling of an asset like equity, mutual funds, gold, NCDs, Bonds or real estate. The capital gains are further classified as Short Term or Long Term depending on the time frame of transactions and asset under consideration.<\/p>\n Also Read:<\/strong> How to Save Long Term Capital Gains Tax from Property?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This is income for professional such as lawyers, doctors etc which they generate through freelancing or private practice. Income from running a business is profits that the business generates after deduction of expenses such as rent, salary to staff, etc.<\/p>\n All other income other than the above falls under this category. This might cover interest received on fixed deposits, gifts, winning of prize or lottery, etc<\/p>\n Also Read:\u00a0<\/strong>25 Tax Free Incomes & Investments in India<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Based on the type of income above we can choose the right ITR Form.<\/strong><\/p>\n [box type=”info” size=”large” style=”rounded” border=”full”]<\/p>\n Here are some posts which can help you with e-filing of ITR 2018:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. 7 Most Important Changes in ITR Forms for AY 2018-19<\/a><\/p>\n 2. Calculate your Tax liability for FY 2017-18 (AY 2018-19)<\/a><\/p>\n 3.\u00a0Which ITR form to fill for\u00a0Tax Returns for AY 2018-19?<\/a><\/p>\n 4.\u00a0How to Claim Tax Exemptions while filing ITR?<\/a><\/p>\n 5.\u00a0Use Challan 280 to Pay Self Assessment Tax Online<\/a><\/p>\n 6.\u00a0Form 26AS \u2013 Verify Before Filing Tax Return<\/a><\/p>\n 7.\u00a05 Ways to e-Verify your Income Tax Returns<\/a><\/p>\n 8.\u00a0What if You DO NOT file your Returns by due Date?<\/a><\/p>\n 9.\u00a0Can I file my Last Year Tax Return?<\/a><\/p>\n Further, in a case where the income of another person like spouse, minor child, etc.\u00a0is to be clubbed with the income of the assessee, this Return Form can be used only if the\u00a0income being clubbed falls into the above income categories.<\/p>\n Also Read:\u00a0<\/strong>13 changes in Tax laws from April 1, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nTypes of Income as per Income Tax:<\/h2>\n
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3. Income from Capital Gains:<\/h3>\n
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4. Income from Business\/ Profession:<\/h3>\n
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\n ITR Forms -><\/strong><\/td>\n ITR 1 (Sahaj)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n ITR 2<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n ITR 3<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n ITR 4 (Sugam)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Applicable to<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Resident Individuals<\/td>\n Individual, HUF, Partner in a Firm<\/td>\n Individual, HUF, Partner in a Firm<\/td>\n Individual, HUF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Income\/Turnover Limit<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Income Less than Rs 50 Lakhs<\/td>\n No Limit<\/td>\n No Limit<\/td>\n Income Less than Rs 50 Lakhs \/\u00a0Turnover less than Rs 2 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Salary<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n House Property<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Only One House\/Property<\/td>\n One or More House\/Property<\/td>\n One or More House\/Property<\/td>\n Only One House\/Property<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Business Income<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Only Presumptive Business Income<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Capital Gains<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Other Sources<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n All except Income from Lottery\/Race Horse<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n All except Income from Lottery\/Race Horse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Exempt Income<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Yes if Agriculture Income less than Rs 5,000<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes if Agriculture Income less than Rs 5,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Foreign Assets\/Foreign Income<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Carry Forward Loss<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Tweets from Income Tax Department:<\/h3>\n