Income Tax Return, Aug. 14 -- Filing income tax returns (ITR) is a crucial financial task every year. It is not just a legal obligation but also an important part of handling your finances. For salaried individuals, ITR filing offers a chance to accurately report income, claim deductions they qualify for, and get refunds for any overpaid taxes.

The Income Tax Department has tried to streamline and simplify the process with the online utility, which was often considered daunting. Please note that before filing income tax returns, cross-check all the reported income in Form 26AS and Annual Information Statement (AIS) to avoid errors. These documents are available on the income tax portal under the 'e-file' tab.

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