Income Tax, Aug. 7 -- Fewer than 40 days remain before the September 15 deadline to file the income tax return (ITR) for FY25. Some taxpayers could be busy arranging necessary documents as advised by their chartered accountant, whereas others would be doing it all on their own.

Those who opt for the DIY approach have their hands full - examining the documents i.e., Form-16 to 26AS, choosing the appropriate ITR form, selecting the right tax regime, evaluating total amount of deductions and computing the tax liability. But is it all feasible and advisable? Perhaps yes, if you have only one source of income and not too many nuances involved in your tax return.

Alternatively, you could engage an expert -- a chartered accountant, and thereby...