FIle ITR-4 Online In India For Income Tax Returns



ITR-4 Form Filling

The ITR-4 Form can be used by Individuals, Hindu Undivided Families who are running a business with turnover of less than ₹ 2 Crores and Professionals with gross receipts exceeding ₹ 50 Lakhs, provided they have opted for the presumptive income scheme as per Section 44AD ,Sec 44ADA and Section 44AE of the Income Tax Act.


Who can use ITR-4 Form ?

ITR-4 must be filed by individuals / HUFs and Professionals who have opted for the presumptive income scheme as per Section 44AD ,Sec 44ADA and Section 44AE of the Income Tax Act.


Who should not file ITR-4 Form ?

ITR-4 cannot be filed by taxpayers who fall into the below category :

  • Businesses with turnover of over Rs. 2 Crores
  • Professionals with gross receipts exceeding Rs. 50 Lakhs

In the above cases ITR-3 should be filed.

Companies cannot file ITR-4 as it is applicable only for individuals / HUFs and Professionals. Companies need to file ITR-6 or ITR-7 based on applicability.


When should ITR-4 be filed ?

ITR-4 form is to be used when the assessee has income that falls into the below category :

  • Income from carrying on a profession and has opted for presumptive income scheme as per section 44 ADA
  • Income from Proprietary Business and has opted for presumptive income scheme as per section 44 AD or section 44AE
  • Along with income from a profession or proprietary business, return may also include income from House property, Salary/Pension and Income from other sources

What is the due date for filing ITR-4 Form ?

Due date for filing income tax return is 31st July for Individuals and 30th September for Businesses.