Cross-check data in pre-filled forms while filing income-tax return

The documents you collect for this purpose will prove handy if an assessing officer conducts inquiry

ITR, Tax, income tax, income tax returns

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The due date for income tax return (ITR) filing for FY 2021-22 and the Assessment Year or AY 2022-23 is 31st July 2022. Photo: Shutterstock

Bindisha Sarang

6 min read Last Updated : Jul 04 2022 | 1:59 AM IST

The Income-Tax (I-T) Department nowadays provides pre-filled forms to make the filing of income-tax return (ITR) easier. Nonetheless, you must have a number of documents handy at the time of filing return so that you can cross-check the data in the pre-filled form.

“Filing ITR doesn’t require you to upload any document. But in case an assessing officer makes an inquiry, you will need to present documents and certificates as proof,” says Deepak Jain, chief executive, TaxManager.in.

Form 16

Form 16 is provided to all salaried persons whose tax has been deducted by the employer. It is a tax deducted at

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