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Jul 23, 2025
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Is filing ITR tougher this year? Experts decode new tax return forms, tax refund delays, and stricter scrutiny
As the tax filing season for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) begins, taxpayers are preparing to file their Income Tax Return (ITR). However, this year's ITR filing experience will be different from previous years due to several modifications introduced by the Income Tax Act of 1961 for FY 2024-25, which are proving to be a challenge for many taxpayers. The revised ITR forms for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) and a more rigorous data collection and verification process have raised concerns about the increased complexity of filing ITR this year.
ET Wealth Online spoke to several tax experts to gain insights into the changes in this year's ITR filing process, the reasons behind the increased complexity, and the potential for enhanced scrutiny by the Income Tax Department.
Has the ITR filing process become tougher this year with the introduction of new forms and utilities?
The changes introduced in the ITR filing this year have significantly increased the complexity of the ITR filing process.
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