For this Assessment year 2020-2021 I was not pay tax . I need to file return or not?
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This discussion clarifies whether an income tax return needs to be filed, especially if no tax was paid for AY 2020-2021. It highlights that filing is mandatory if your gross total income exceeds the non-taxable limit (₹2.5 lakhs), regardless of TDS. If TDS has been deducted, you can claim a refund by filing, even if your income is below the taxable bracket. Filing might also be necessary for loans or if specific income types are involved.
Tds is one point. tax liability is another point. You must know the basics . if tds has been deducted. You must file returns immediately. You can claim tds deducted immediately.
It's mandatory only if the gross total income exceeds maximum amount not chargeable to tax i.e. 2.5 lakhs irrespective of TDS has been made or not. if the GTI of an assessee below the tax bracket and TDS also has been deducted, then it's up to the assessee to file ITR to claim refund or to forego the refund by not filing
Sometimes filing of return brcomes mandatory in the following cases: 1. Income exceeds Gross Total income. 2. Some amount is credited which is not in the nature of ordinary circumstances 3. tds deducted . 4. In case you want to avail loan it return acknowledgement copies are mandatory.