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Income Tax Eligibility Calculator

Income tax eligibility refers to the criteria that determine whether an individual is liable to file an Income Tax Return. In India, individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and other entities are required to file their Income Tax returns subject to certain conditions. Determine your Income Tax eligibility with TaxHelpDesk.

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Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is mandatory for certain individuals and businesses. The ITR Eligibility Checker Calculator helps you determine whether you need to file an ITR based on your income, deductions, and other factors.

ITR Eligibility Checker Calculator: Find Your ITR Filing Requirement

Who can make use of the ITR Checker?

Business turnover above threshold limit

Deposited Rs. 10 lacs in savings bank account

Income from foreign assets

Income more than the exemption limit

Paid Rs. 1 lac electricity bill

Profits are below the minimum taxable

Spent Rs. 2 lacs on foreign travel

TDS & TCS limits are above threshold limit

Who Needs to File an ITR?

Individuals: • Total income before deductions exceeds the basic exemption limit. • Deposited over Rs. 10 lakh in savings accounts in a financial year. • Spent Rs. 2 lakh or more on foreign travel. • Paid electricity bills exceeding Rs. 1 lakh in a year. Businesses & Professionals: • Total turnover or gross receipts exceed the specified threshold. • Profits are below the minimum taxable limit but opted out of presumptive taxation. Other Cases: • Tax deducted at source (TDS) or tax collected at source (TCS) exceeds Rs. 25,000 (Rs. 50,000 for senior citizens). • Income from foreign assets or signing authority in a foreign account.

Why Use the ITR Eligibility Checker Calculator?

Manually checking eligibility can be confusing. The ITR Eligibility Checker Calculator helps you:
• Quickly determine if ITR filing is mandatory. • Identify the correct ITR form based on your income sources. • Avoid penalties for non-filing if applicable.

How to Use the Calculator?

1. Enter total annual income. 2. Answer a questionnaire regarding foreign travel, high-value transactions, and tax deductions. 3. Get instant results on whether you must file an ITR and the applicable form.

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Example 1: A salaried individual earning Rs. 8 lakh with no additional income must file ITR-1. Example 2: A freelancer earning Rs. 15 lakh and opting for presumptive taxation under 44ADA must file ITR-4.

Conclusion

Filing an ITR is essential for financial compliance. Use our ITR Eligibility Checker Calculator to determine your filing requirement and avoid legal hassles!

Individuals with total income below the exemption limit and no specified transactions.

As per the old tax regime, it’s Rs. 2.5 lakh for individuals below 60, Rs. 3 lakh for senior citizens, and Rs. 5 lakh for super senior citizens. As per the new tax regime, it’s Rs. 3 lakh (FY 2025-26: Rs. 4 lakh).

The calculator suggests the correct form based on your income sources.

Yes, with a late fee. However, penalties may apply for non-filing.

Yes, if their taxable income exceeds the exemption limit.

Yes, it helps in getting loans, visas, and tax refunds.

Yes, and it is recommended for financial record-keeping.

You may face penalties and interest on tax dues.

It analyzes your income, deductions, and financial transactions to determine ITR eligibility.

Yes, within the allowed period if corrections are needed.