Tax Care Hub handles tax filing in India end to end: income tax, GST, and TDS returns, tax audit, advance tax planning, and replies to notices, all online.
Last updated: September 2026
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Tax filing in India covers more than one return for most people and every business: an income tax return each year, GST returns for registered businesses, and TDS returns for anyone deducting tax at source. Getting the form right and the numbers reconciled matters more than filing early, since an incorrect return can trigger a notice long after the due date has passed. Tax Care Hub manages tax filing in India online, from a single salaried return to the full set of filings a company needs.
This page explains what counts as a tax return in India, how online tax filing works, what documents you need to file your return online, and what tax filing costs. If you already know what you need, you can book a free consultation directly.
Tax filing in India means reporting income, tax deducted, and tax paid to the government through the returns that apply to you: an income tax return for individuals and businesses, GST returns for registered businesses, and TDS returns for anyone deducting tax at source. Tax Care Hub files all of these online and also handles tax audits, advance tax planning, and notice replies.
Tax filing in India covers three main types of return, and a business can owe more than one at the same time: income tax returns for individuals and entities, GST returns for GST-registered businesses, and TDS returns for anyone required to deduct tax at source.
| Filing | Who files it | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax return (ITR) | Individuals above the exemption limit, and companies, LLPs, and firms regardless of profit | Income, deductions, and tax paid for the financial year |
| GST return | Every GST-registered business | Sales, purchases, and GST paid or due, generally monthly or quarterly |
| TDS return | Anyone required to deduct tax at source, such as employers and certain businesses | Tax deducted from payments and deposited with the government, generally every quarter |
| Advance tax | Taxpayers whose estimated tax liability crosses the prescribed limit | Tax paid in instalments during the year, ahead of the annual return |
GST and TDS compliance run on their own schedules alongside income tax. See GST compliance for the full GST cycle.
A tax return in India is the form filed with the Income Tax Department to report income, claim deductions, and settle the tax due or claim a refund for a financial year. The correct ITR form depends on your income sources and entity type, and filing the wrong one can lead to a defective-return notice.
Usually ITR-1, or ITR-2 if you also have capital gains or more than one house property.
ITR-3, or ITR-4 under the presumptive scheme where it applies.
ITR-5, filed regardless of profit or loss for the year.
ITR-6, or ITR-7 for entities claiming exemption, such as certain trusts.
A tax return in India is filed every year, whatever the result. A loss year, a nil-tax year, and a year with tax due all still need a return, and filing on time preserves your ability to carry losses forward.
Online tax filing in India means preparing your return from your documents and submitting it on the income tax e-filing portal, verified electronically. To file your tax return online, you share your documents digitally, we compute the return and review it with you, and we submit and verify it on the portal on your behalf.
Form 16 or business records, bank statements, and proof of deductions, shared digitally.
We compute income from salary, business, capital gains, and other sources, and check the correct ITR form.
Deductions and exemptions are applied, and advance tax or TDS already paid is reconciled against the liability.
We walk you through the computation before anything is filed.
The return is filed on the e-filing portal and verified electronically, or through the acknowledgement (ITR-V) where needed.
We track processing status and help with any refund follow-up or notice that follows.
Businesses also need financial statements, and anyone with a tax audit requirement needs it completed before the return is filed.
Tax Care Hub handles income tax return filing, GST return filing, TDS return filing, tax audit, and replies to income tax notices, for individuals, professionals, and businesses.
The right ITR form, income computation, and deduction review, for individuals, firms, and companies.
Income tax return filingMonthly or quarterly GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, reconciled before every filing.
GST return filingQuarterly TDS returns, challan reconciliation, and Form 16 or 16A for deductees.
TDS return filingNotice review, drafted replies, and representation for scrutiny where it applies.
Income tax notice replyEstimating liability during the year so instalments are paid on time and are not under-estimated.
Reviewing deductions, exemptions, and structure choices ahead of year-end, not after it.
Tell us your income sources and registrations, and we will list what needs to be filed.
Book a free consultationMissing a tax filing costs money first and options later: a late return brings a late fee and interest, and it can limit what you are able to claim afterwards.
There is no single price. The fee depends on your income sources, whether a tax audit applies, how many returns you file across income tax, GST, and TDS, and whether earlier years need catching up. Tax Care Hub reviews your position first and then quotes a fixed fee, so you know the cost before any return is filed.
Compare scope, not just price. Ask whether the fee covers advance tax working, notice replies, and all your registrations, or just one return. A low fee that leaves them out is not cheaper if you pay for them separately.
Individuals with income above the basic exemption limit, and every company, LLP, partnership, and registered business, generally have to file an income tax return. Filing can also be worthwhile below the limit, for example to claim a refund or show income for a loan or visa application.
A tax return in India is the form you file with the Income Tax Department reporting your income, deductions, and tax paid for a financial year, using the ITR form that matches your income type and entity.
Yes, for simple salaried returns with one Form 16 and few deductions. It gets harder to self-file with business income, capital gains, multiple income sources, or a notice to respond to, where a CA-reviewed return reduces the risk of errors.
Due dates depend on the taxpayer and whether an audit applies, and the government sometimes extends them. Filing early, once your documents are ready, avoids last-minute pressure and the extra cost of a late return.
Typically PAN and Aadhaar, Form 16 or salary slips, bank statements, investment and deduction proofs, details of capital gains or business income, and last year's return for reference. Businesses also need their financial statements.
A late return can still be filed as a belated return, generally with a late fee, and you lose the ability to carry forward certain losses. Filing late is better than not filing at all.
Yes, they are separate filings. Income tax return, GST returns, and TDS returns each have their own forms and schedules, and a business can owe all three depending on its activity.
It depends on your income sources, whether a tax audit applies, and how many returns you need. We review your income sources and quote a fixed fee before any filing begins.
Tax filing in India goes smoothly when the right form is used, the numbers are reconciled against Form 26AS and your books, and filing happens with time to spare before the deadline. Whether you need a straightforward tax return in India or online tax filing that covers income tax, GST, and TDS together, Tax Care Hub can handle it.
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