{"id":1164,"date":"2024-09-04T11:52:53","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T11:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bfccapital.com\/blog\/?p=1164"},"modified":"2024-09-04T12:06:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T12:06:40","slug":"how-to-file-income-tax-return-itr-for-mutual-funds-on-new-tax-portal-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bfccapital.com\/blog\/how-to-file-income-tax-return-itr-for-mutual-funds-on-new-tax-portal-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"How to File Income Tax Return (ITR) for Mutual Funds on New Tax Portal &#8211; 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1165 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/bfccapital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/How-to-file-ITR-for-mutual-funds-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"File Income Tax Return (ITR) for Mutual Funds\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bfccapital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/How-to-file-ITR-for-mutual-funds-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bfccapital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/How-to-file-ITR-for-mutual-funds-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bfccapital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/How-to-file-ITR-for-mutual-funds-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bfccapital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/How-to-file-ITR-for-mutual-funds-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bfccapital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/How-to-file-ITR-for-mutual-funds-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Following section 139 (1) of India, anyone whose total earning in the last year surpasses the tax freedom bracket should file their ITR or income tax returns. E-filing is a procedure via which individuals file their income tax returns digitally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a taxpayer, you can search for professional assistance or file your taxes by registering with the income tax department platform. While the last date for e-filing income returns <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are different for different entities you can file ITR on income tax platform only.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Choosing the Correct ITR Form<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>ITR-1 (Sahaj)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This form is typically used by salaried individuals whose income sources are limited to salary, pension, and interest income. However, <\/span><b>ITR-1 is not suitable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you have earned capital gains from mutual funds.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>ITR-2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Since you have capital gains, you should use <\/span><b>ITR-2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This form is for individuals who do not have income from a business or profession but have other sources of income like capital gains, income from property, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Steps to File ITR with Mutual Fund Capital Gains<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>1. Evaluate Capital Gains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Short-term Capital Gains (STCG)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Gains from mutual funds held for less than 36 months. STCG is taxed at a rate of 15%.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Long-term Capital Gains (LTCG)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Gains from mutual funds held for more than 36 months. LTCG exceeding \u20b91 lakh is taxed at 10% without indexation benefits or 20% with indexation benefits.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>2. Obtain Capital Gain Reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Your mutual fund provider will issue a statement summarizing your capital gains. This includes details of each transaction, purchase price, sale price, and the corresponding gain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>3. Download and Fill ITR-2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Visit the Income Tax Portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Go to<\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.incometax.gov.in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Download ITR-2 Utility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Navigate to \u2018Downloads\u2019 and select the ITR-2 form for the relevant assessment year.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Fill Out the Form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Enter your personal details, income details, and information related to capital gains in the appropriate sections.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>4. Report Capital Gains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Schedule CG (Capital Gains)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In ITR-2, fill out Schedule CG to report your capital gains.<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Part A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For short-term capital gains.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Part B<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For long-term capital gains.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>5. Calculate Tax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Use the details from your capital gain report to calculate the tax due. Ensure that you apply the correct tax rate based on whether your gains are short-term or long-term.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>6. Validate and Generate XML<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">After filling in all the details, use the \u2018Validate\u2019 option to check for any errors. Once validated, generate the XML file.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>7. Upload the XML File<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Log in to the e-filing portal and go to \u2018e-File\u2019 &gt; \u2018Income Tax Return\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Select ITR-2, and upload the XML file you generated.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>8. Verify Your Return<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Choose one of the verification methods: Electronic Verification Code (EVC), Aadhaar OTP, or by sending a signed ITR-V to the CPC.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Documents Needed For Income Tax Filing<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Here&#8217;s a simple checklist to help you get ready for filing your income tax:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Bank Info and PAN<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Have your bank details and PAN number ready.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Work and Rent Documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Collect your pay slips, rent receipts (for claiming house rent allowance), and Form 16 from your employer.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Address Proof and Property Info<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Collect documents proving your address, details about co-owners if any, their PANs, and information about your property (like construction date or purchase date). Also, include a certificate for home loan interest if applicable.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Stock and Mutual Fund Info<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Get statements for any stock trading, capital gains, and mutual fund investments. Include details like purchase prices and sale prices.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Interest Income<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Report any income from interest, including proof for tax-saving bonds and corporate bonds.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Make sure you have all these documents before you start filing your tax return.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Mandate for e Filing in Income Tax<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You can make use of your Aadh\u00a0 ar card to file your income tax return when you don&#8217;t own a Permanent Account Number. Moreover, when applying for a new PAN, you must give your Aadhar Card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Individuals who file their returns by making the use of their Aadhar card will be issued a PAN after their demographic information is received from the Unique Identification Authority of India, following the next income tax guidelines (UIDAI).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The new rule was incorporated by the Government of India to optimize tax compliance while making the process of tax payment simpler for taxpayers. At present, taxpayers must give their PAN while filing their taxes. However, you will be required to connect your Aadhaar and PAN to file your taxes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>How to Check the eReturn eFill Status<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Follow the steps which are mentioned below to check the Status of the income tax eFiling using the acknowledgement number:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Step 1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the Income Tax Department website at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\/iec\/foportal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\/iec\/foportal<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose the &#8216;Income Tax Return (ITR) Status&#8217; option.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Step 3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill in the PAN, acknowledgement number, and captcha code, then click the &#8216;Submit&#8217; button.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Here you go, now, the Status will be shown on the screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Penalty for Late Filing<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">When you do not file the ITR by the due date, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) implements a penalty. The highest amount of late e-filing is Rs 5,000. The punishment is imposed under Section 234F.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Advantages of E-Filing of Income Tax<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The Government of India has made e-filing of income tax returns inescapable. The method is much easier than the former paper filing process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The following are the advantages of ITR filing or income taxes virtually &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Every year, the due date for e-filing income tax returns is July 31st. If the user submits it one or two months before the due date, they will be allowed to get the assignment faster and with less crowding, as servers tend to become overloaded as the due date comes closer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you don&#8217;t file your income tax return on time, you&#8217;ll have to give a penalty for an extra day until you file. So, filing your tax return early helps you avoid these extra charges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Digital filing of tax returns enables the individual to maintain a good record of all financial interactions with the Income Tax Department.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Final Words<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Filing your income tax return digitally is an easy and fast process that saves from extra penalties. To make the process even more simple and easy, get expert help from BFC Capital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about mutual funds, contact us via <\/span><a href=\"tel:+91-522-3514141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/wa.me\/+91-7347700888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WhatsApp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"mailto:customersupport@bfccapital.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or visit our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bfccapital.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 Additionally, you can download the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.bfc_mf.prodigy_app&amp;pcampaignid=web_share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prodigy Pro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> app to start investing today!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><strong>Disclaimer \u2013<\/strong> <em>This article is for educational purposes only and by no means intends to substitute expert guidance. 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