The Cost of Not Filing Your ITR - A Real Story You Shouldn't Ignore



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Many individuals mistakenly believe that if their employer deducts tax (TDS), filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is unnecessary. However, this can lead to severe consequences, as illustrated by the case of Mr. Chudasama, who faced a demand of over £14 lakh due to non-compliance. Even with TDS deducted, if your gross income exceeds the basic exemption limit, filing an ITR is a legal obligation.

Every year, when tax season comes around, I see a familiar trend. Many salaried folks - especially those working with reputed companies - assume that since tax is already deducted from their salary, there's no need to file an Income Tax Return. Let me stop you right there. That belief? It's not just a small misunderstanding - it could land you in serious trouble. Let me tell you about Mr. Chudasama, a client I recently worked with, whose case is a perfect example of how costly this mistake c
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Greetings to Everyone, I am Bhavik Hansa Prakash Chudasama, a Practicing Chartered Accountant based in Thane, Maharashtra, and the proprietor ofBhavik Chudasama Co., Chartered Accountants. With over a decade of experience in the industry since 2009, I specialize in the following areas: Taxation: VAT, Income Tax Re ... Read more

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