New Delhi, July 28 -- Taxpayers have just four days before the 31 July deadline to submit their income tax returns.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are increasingly popular for earning regular income without directly owning property or assets.

Many taxpayers remain unsure how to report these earnings in their Income Tax Return (ITR). Not every payout is taxed the same way, making accurate reporting essential.

Distributions from REIT or InvIT may include interest, dividends, rental income, capital repayment or a mix of these. Each component is taxed differently, so investors must review the trust's distribution statement before filing.

Errors here can make calculations inaccurate.

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