Query regarding filing of income tax return

This discussion addresses a query about filing an income tax return when a portion of salary has been returned to the employer. The user earned Rs. 40 lakhs with Rs. 9 lakhs TDS, but returned Rs. 6 lakhs of salary in the subsequent financial year. The core question is how much of the Rs. 40 lakhs is taxable for FY 2020-21. The advice suggests paying income tax on the entire Rs. 40 lakhs for FY 2020-21, as TDS was deducted on the full amount, and the returned amount is considered compensation to the employer.