Filing your ITR as a freelancer, crypto investor, or property owner in India isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s a smart wealth and compliance move in 2025. This advanced guide covers ITR form selection, crypto tax under Section 115BBH, Budget 2025 updates, and actionable steps to keep your filings audit-ready and stress-free this year.

Before you file your ITR for FY 2024-25, reviewing Form 26AS, AIS, and TIS is critical. This guide explains their differences, why each matters, and how to use them for accurate, hassle-free tax filing.

Selecting the correct ITR form is crucial for filing your income tax accurately for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26). With recent changes allowing certain capital gains under ITR-1 and ITR-4, here’s a clear, updated guide to help you file stress-free while maximizing compliance.

The government has officially extended the ITR filing deadline for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) from July 31, 2025, to September 15, 2025, for non-audit taxpayers. While this gives you more time to file, you still need to pay taxes by July 31 to avoid penalties. Here’s a clear, practical breakdown to keep your finances compliant and stress-free.

Thanks to Budget 2025 reforms, taxpayers now have an extended window and more flexibility to correct or update Income Tax Returns (ITR).

Budget 2025 respects the flexible, digital-first lifestyles of freelancers and creators. With improved cash flow, preserved ease of filing, and smoother compliance mechanisms, it’s a welcome move that rewards small-scale professional growth.

Section 44AD of the Income Tax Act: Presumptive Taxation Scheme for Small Businesses Section 44AD is a special provision under the Indian Income Tax Act