Definition of income for ITR Filing requirement

ITR filing is mandatory if income before deductions is above Rs 2.5 lakh
 

Gross Salary 3,50,000
HRA Deduction available 80,000
  2,70,000
Standard Deduction 50,000
Taxable income under Salary head 2,20,000
Other Interest Income 10,000
Total Income 2,30,000

Is it mandatory to file ITR in this case?
Which amount needs to be above 2.5 lakh for mandatory requirement?

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Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies the mandatory income threshold for filing an Income Tax Return (ITR). The consensus is that the £2.5 lakh limit applies to total income *before* deductions. Even if taxable income falls below this, other factors might necessitate filing. The acronym 'BEL' was mentioned but not clearly defined, leading to further questions about filing obligations.

No need to file itr as your total income is below 2.5 lacs
total income after deduction should be considered
Your income is not covered under BEL ! So no need , but maintaing a source of income ,you do!
Originally posted by : Sourav
No need to file itr as your total income is below 2.5 lacstotal income after deduction should be considered

Ok thank you

Originally posted by : Balamurali Unnithan MS
Your income is not covered under BEL ! So no need , but maintaing a source of income ,you do!

Sorry I don't understand.
What is BEL ?
Are you saying that ITR should be filed anyway? Personally I do file regardless of 2.5 lakh, I asked this question on behalf of a friend.

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