New Delhi, June 29 -- The loss of a spouse tends to bring immense emotional and psychological turmoil. This, along with the burden of financial responsibilities associated with the spouse, can sometimes become too much to handle. To avoid such a situation, you must plan in advance for the hard realities of life.

One such responsibility is determining whether an Income Tax Return (ITR) needs to be filed for the deceased person. Who is required to complete the entire process? What is the protocol in such cases? Especially when there is no will to substantiate the claims.

For the financial year 2024-25, the Income Tax Act of 1961 will be applicable. The updated and new Income Tax Act 2025 will come into effect from the next financial year....