When filing of income tax return is mandatory
Every individual or HUF whose total income before allowing deductions under Chapter VI-A of the Income-tax Act, exceeds the maximum amount which is not chargeable to incometax is obligated to furnish his return of income. The deductions under Chapter VI-A are to be mentioned in Part C of this Return Form. The maximum amount not chargeable to income tax in case of different categories of individuals is as follows:-
|
Sl. No. |
Category |
Amount (in ₹) |
|
(i) |
In case of individuals below the age of 60 years |
250000 |
|
(ii) |
In case of individuals, being resident in India, who are of the age of 60 years or more at any time during the financial year 2016-17 |
3,00,000 |
|
(iii) |
in case of individuals, being resident in India, who are of the age of 80 years or more at any time during the financial year 2016-17 |
5,00,000 |