New Delhi, June 16 -- There may be cases where rental income from one or multiple house properties are only source of earnings for a taxpayer. This is particularly common among retired people, individuals living off inherited property, and those who own residential or commercial real estate that generates regular rent.

However, just because you don't have a regular income from employment, business or capital gains, it doesn't mean you don't have to file an income tax return (ITR), according to experts who spoke to Mint. The obligation to pay taxes on rental income depends on several factors such as the amount received each year, available deductions and the taxpayer's overall tax position.

Provided the assessee is not engaged in the bus...