Correct Form for filing of ITR

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This discussion clarifies the correct Income Tax Return (ITR) form for senior citizens. If you're a retired individual working as an educational consultant and receiving a salary or professional fees, you'll likely need to file ITR 3 or 4. If you also receive a family pension, ITR 3 is generally still the appropriate form. The advice aims to resolve confusion between ITR 3 and 4 for individuals with multiple income sources.

chinu

chinu (Querist)

27 July 2022 Which ITR form is to be used by a senior citizen worked as an educational consultant in an educational institute for A.Y. 2022-23?
Early response is appreciated.
Thanks!

CA R SEETHARAMAN

CA R SEETHARAMAN (Expert)

27 July 2022 File ITR 3 ...........

chinu

chinu (Querist)

27 July 2022 Thanks for the early response, Sir.
Regards!

chinu

chinu (Querist)

27 July 2022 Sir, I am getting family pension also. Still I've to file ITR 3?

CA Puja Sharma

CA Puja Sharma (Expert)

27 July 2022 If he is drawing salary then use ITR 1
If he is taking professional fees as a consultant then use ITR 3 or 4 as applicable.

chinu

chinu (Querist)

29 July 2022 Good evening madam. Here I am getting consultant salary after retirement from the same institution and family pension as well. Do I have to file ITR 4? Confused between ITR 3 or 4.

chinu

chinu (Querist)

29 July 2022 Query resolved! Thanks!

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