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Returns and Forms Applicable for Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) for AY 2023-2024  

 

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Disclaimer: The content on this page is only to give an overview and general guidance and is not exhaustive. For complete details and guidelines please refer Income Tax Act, Rules and Notifications.

 

1. ITR-2 - Applicable for Individual and HUF

This return is applicable for Individual and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)

Not having income under the head Profits and Gains of Business or Profession Who is not eligible for filing ITR-1 (applicable only for individual)

 

2. ITR-3 - Applicable for Individual and HUF

This return is applicable for Individual and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)

Having income under the head Profits and Gains of Business or Profession Who is not eligible for filing ITR-1, ITR-2 or ITR-4

 

3. ITR-4 (SUGAM) - Applicable for Individual, HUF and Firm (other than LLP)

This return is applicable for an Individual or Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), who is Resident other than Not Ordinarily Resident or a Firm (other than LLP) which is a Resident having Total Income up to ₹ 50 lakh and having income from Business or Profession which is computed on a presumptive basis (u/s 44AD / 44ADA / 44AE) and income from any of the following sources:

Salary / Pension One House Property Other sources (Interest, Family Pension Dividend etc.) Agricultural Income up to ₹ 5,000

 

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Note: 

ITR-4 cannot be used by a person who:

(a) is a Director in a company 
(b) has held any unlisted equity shares at any time during the previous year 
(c) has any asset (including financial interest in any entity) located outside India 
(d) has signing authority in any account located outside India 
(e) has income from any source outside India
(f) is a person in whose case payment or deduction of tax has been deferred on ESOP
(g) who has any brought forward loss or loss to be carried forward under any head of income
 

Please note that ITR-4 (Sugam) is not mandatory. It is a simplified return form to be used by an Assessee, at his option, if he is eligible to declare Profits and Gains from Business and Profession on presumptive basis u/s 44AD, 44ADA or 44AE.

 

 

Forms Applicable

1. Form 16A – Certificate u/s 203 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for TDS on Income other than Salary
Provided by

Details provided in the form:

Deductor to Deductee Form 16A is a Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) certificate that denotes the amount of TDS, Nature of Payments and the TDS deposited with the Income Tax Department on Income other than Salary 

 

2. Form 26AS 
Provided by Details provided in the form

Income Tax Department 
(It is available on e-Filing Portal:

Login > e-File> Income Tax return > View form 26AS)
 
  • Tax Deducted /  Collected at Source

 Note: Information (Advance tax/SAT, Details of refund, SFT Transaction, TDS u/s 194 IA,194 IB,194M,TDS defaults) which were available in 26AS now, will be available in AIS mentioned below  

3. AIS- Annual Information Statement
Provided by Details provided in the form

Income Tax Department (It can be access in services menu after logging on to Income Tax e-Filing portal)

  • Tax Deducted / Collected at Source
  • SFT Information
  • Payment of taxes
  • Demand / Refund
  • Other information (Like; Pending/Completed proceedings, GST information, Info received   from foreign govt. etc

 

4. Form 15G - Declaration by resident taxpayer (not being a Company or Firm) claiming certain receipts without deduction of tax  
Submitted by Details provided in the form
A Resident Individual less than 60 years or HUF or any other Person (other than Company / Firm), to Bank, for not deducting TDS on interest income if the income is below basic exemption limit. Estimated Income for the FY

 

5. Form 67- Statement of Income from a country or specified territory outside India and Foreign Tax Credit
Submitted by

Details provided in the form

Taxpayer, to be furnished on or before due date specified for furnishing the ITRs u/s 139(1). Income from a country or specified territory outside India and Foreign Tax Credit claimed.

 

 

6. Form 3CB-3CD
Submitted by Details provided in the form

Taxpayer who is required to get his Accounts audited by an Accountant u/s 44AB.

To be furnished one month before the due date for furnishing the return of income under sub-section (1) of section 139.
 
Report of Audit of Accounts (Form 3CB) and Statement of Particulars (Form 3CD) required to be furnished u/s 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961

 

7. Form 3CEB
Submitted by Details provided in the form

Taxpayer who enters into an international transaction or specified domestic transaction is required to obtain a report from a chartered accountant u/s 92E.

To be furnished one month before the due date for furnishing the return of income under sub-section (1) of section 139.

Report from a chartered  accountant containing details of all International Transaction(s) and Specified Domestic Transaction(s).

 

Tax Slabs for AY 2023-2024

Individuals and HUFs can opt for the Old Tax Regime or the New Tax Regime with lower rate of taxation (u/s 115 BAC of the Income Tax Act)

 

The taxpayer opting for concessional rates in the New Tax Regime will not be allowed certain exemptions and deductions (like 80C, 80D,80TTB, HRA) available in the Existing Tax Regime.

Old Tax Regime New Tax Regime
Income Tax Rate Income Tax Slab Income Tax Rate Income Tax Slab
Up to ₹ 2,50,000 Nil Up to ₹ 2,50,000
Nil
 
₹ 2,50,001 - ₹ 5,00,000 5% above ₹ 2,50,000 ₹ 2,50,001 - ₹ 5,00,000 5% above ₹ 2,50,000
₹ 5,00,001 - ₹ 10,00,000 ₹ 12,500 + 20% above ₹ 5,00,000 ₹ 5,00,001 - ₹ 7,50,000 ₹ 12,500 + 10% above ₹ 5,00,000
Above ₹ 10,00,000 ₹ 1,12,500 + 30% above ₹ 10,00,000 ₹ 7,50,001 - ₹ 10,00,000 ₹ 37,500 + 15% above ₹ 7,50,000
    ₹ 10,00,001 - ₹ 12,50,000 ₹ 75,000 + 20% above ₹ 10,00,000
    ₹ 12,50,001 - ₹ 15,00,000 ₹ 1,25,000 + 25% above ₹ 12,50,000
    Above ₹ 15,00,000 ₹ 1,87,500 + 30% above ₹ 15,00,000

 

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Note: The rates of Surcharge and Health & Education cess are same under both the tax regimes 

 

Surcharge, Marginal Relief and Health & Education Cess 

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What is Surcharge?
Surcharge is an additional charge levied for persons earning income above the specified limits, it is charged on the amount of income tax calculated as per applicable rates
  • 10% - Taxable Income above ₹ 50 lakh – Up to ₹ 1 crore
  • 15% - Taxable Income above ₹ 1 crore - up to ₹ 2 crore
  • 25% - Taxable Income above ₹ 2 crore - up to ₹ 5 crore
  • 37% - Taxable Income above ₹ 5 crore
  • Maximum Surcharge on income by way of dividend or income under the provisions of Sections 111A, 112A and 115AD is 15%
What is Marginal Relief?
Marginal relief is a relief from Surcharge, provided in cases where the Surcharge payable exceeds the additional income that makes the person liable for Surcharge. The amount payable as Surcharge shall not exceed the amount of income earned exceeding ₹ 50 lakhs, ₹ 1 crore, ₹ 2 crore or ₹ 5 crores respectively
What is Health & Education cess?
Health & Education cess @ 4% shall also be paid on the amount of income tax plus Surcharge (if any)

 

Investments / Payments / Incomes on which a taxpayer can get tax benefit  

Section 24 (b) – Deduction from income from house property on interest paid on housing loan and housing improvement loan. In case of self-occupied property, the upper limit for deduction of interest paid on housing loan is ₹ 2,00,000. However, this deduction is not available for person opting for New Tax Regime.

Interest on loan u/s 24(b) allowable is tabulated below:
 

Nature of Property When loan was taken Purpose of Loan Allowable Interest  (Maximum limit)
Self-occupied On or after 01/04/1999 Construction or purchase of house property ₹ 2,00,000
On or after 01/04/1999 For Repairs of house property ₹ 30,000
Before 01/04/1999 Construction or purchase of House property ₹ 30,000
Before 01/04/1999 For Repairs of house property ₹ 30,000
Let-Out Any-time Construction or purchase of house property Interest without any limit

 

Tax deductions specified under Chapter VI-A of the Income Tax Act 

These deductions will not be available to a taxpayer opting for the New Tax Regime u/s 115 BAC.

 

80C

Deduction towards payments made to 

  • Life Insurance Premium
  • Provident Fund
  • Subscription to certain equity shares
  • Tuition Fees
  • National Savings Certificate,
  • Housing Loan Principal
  • Other various items
group Combined deduction limit of ₹ 1,50,000

 

80D

Deduction towards payments made to Health Insurance Premium & Preventive Health check up

For Self / Spouse or Dependent Children
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Deduction limit is 
₹ 25,000 (₹ 50,000 if any person is a Senior Citizen)
₹ 5,000 for preventive health check up, included in above limit

For Parents
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Deduction limit is 
₹ 25,000 (₹50,000 if any person is a Senior Citizen)
₹ 5,000 for preventive health check up, included in above limit

Deduction towards medical expenditure incurred on a Senior Citizen, if no premium is paid on health insurance coverage

For Self /  Spouse or Dependent Children
group Deduction limit is ₹ 50,000
For Parents
group Deduction limit is ₹ 50,000

 

80DD

Deduction towards payments made towards Maintenance or Medical Treatment of a Disabled dependent or paid / Deposited any amount under relevant approved scheme.

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Flat deduction of
₹ 75,000
available for a person with Disability, irrespective of expense incurred.
The deduction is
₹ 1,25,000
if the person has Severe Disability (80% or more).

 

80DDB
Deduction towards payments made towards Medical Treatment of Self or dependant for specified disease.
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Deduction limit of
₹ 40,000
(₹1,00,000 if Senior Citizen)

 

80G

Deduction towards donations made to prescribed Funds, Charitable Institutions, etc.

Donation are eligible for deduction under the below categories

Without any limit
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100% deduction
50% deduction

Subject to qualifying limit
group 100% deduction
50% deduction

Note: No deduction shall be allowed under this Section in respect of donation made in cash exceeding ₹ 2,000/-

 

80GGA

Deduction towards donations made for Scientific Research or Rural Development

Donation are eligible for deduction under the below categories:

Research Association or University, College or other Institution for
  • Scientific Research
  • Social Science or Statistical Research
Association or Institution for 
  • Rural Development
  • Conservation of Natural Resources or for Afforestation
PSU or Local Authority or an Association or Institution approved by the National Committee for carrying out any eligible project
Funds notified by Central Government for
  • Afforestation
  • Rural Development
National Urban Poverty Eradication Fund as setup and notified by Central Government 

Note: No deduction shall be allowed under this Section in respect of donation made in cash exceeding ₹ 2,000/-

 

80GGC
Deduction towards donations made to Political Party or Electoral Trust
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Deduction of total amount paid through any mode other than cash

 

80TTA
Deduction on interest received on saving bank accounts by Non-Senior Citizens
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Deduction limit of
₹ 10,000

 

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 01-May-2023