Site iconSite icon SAG Infotech Official Tax Blog Upto 20% Off on Tax Software for You

Step by Step Guide to File ITR 5 Online AY 2024-25

How to File ITR 5?

Income Tax Return Filing

Filing an income tax return is a responsibility of every citizen of the country and also mandatory for each one of them. Income Tax Return is the form in which an assessee furnishes all his Income and tax details and thereon submit it to the Income Tax Department. Various ITR forms are ITR 1 Sahaj form, ITR 2, ITR 3, ITR 4, ITR 5, ITR 6 and ITR 7. For filing the tax returns, every assessee should know and choose an appropriate ITR form, depending on his income and profession. ITR 5 Form is one of the income tax return forms that are to be used by specific parties.

Gen IT Software Demo for Filing ITR-5

    Guaranteed Offer for Tax Experts*

    New Update in ITR 5 Form

    Who can File the ITR 5 Form?

    ITR 5 Form can be used by Firms, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), Association of Persons(AOP) and Body of Individuals (BOIS), Artificial Juridical Person, Cooperative society and Loc, subject to the condition that they do not need to file the return of income under section 139(4A) or 139(4B) or 139(4C) or 139(4D) (i.e., Trusts, Political party, Institutions, Colleges, etc.). Individuals, HUFs (Hindu Undivided Families), Companies are not eligible to use the ITR 5 Form.

    E-Filing Audit Reports

    After the AY 2013-14, it has become mandatory for an assessee to furnish a report of audit under sections 10(23C)(iv), 10(23C)(v), 10(23C)(vi), 10(23C)(via), 10A, 10AA, 12A(1)(b), 44AB, 44DA, 50B, 80-IA, 80-IB, 80-IC, 80-ID, 80JJAA, 80LA, 92E, 115JB or 115VW , electronically on or before the date of filing the return of income.

    Due Date of ITR 5 Form Filing for AY 2024-25

    Instructions for Filing ITR 5 Form

    When a schedule is not applicable, mention it as “—NA—”.
    When an item is inappropriate, write “NA” against that item.
    “Nil” stands for nil figures. Write Nil to denote figures of zero value.
    For a negative figure or loss, write “-” before such figure, other than provided in the form. All figures should be represented in the round off manner to the nearest one rupee. In the same way, the figures for total income/ loss and tax payable should be rounded off to the nearest multiple of ten rupees.


    How do I File My ITR 5 Form?

    The ITR-5 Form can be filed with the Income Tax Department in two fashions i.e. online and offline. The form can be filed in an offline way either by furnishing the return in a paper form or by furnishing a bar-coded return. When the return filed on paper, the acknowledgement slip paired with the return form should be properly filled.

    However, in the Online way, it can be filed by furnishing the return electronically under digital signature or by transmitting the data in the return electronically followed by the submission of the return verification in Return Form ITR V.

    In the online filing, the assessee needs to print out two copies of the ITR V Form. One copy of ITR V, duly signed by the assessee, has to be sent to Post Bag No. 1, Electronic City Office, Bengaluru–560100 (Karnataka) via ordinary post. The other copy should be kept by the assessee with himself as a record.

    Read Also: Penalty Provisions If Not File Income Tax Returns for Current FY

    Note: It is mandatory for a firm to furnish the return electronically under digital signature, whose accounts are liable to audit under section 44AB.

    How to Fill Out the Verification Document?

    Furnish all the required information in the verification document. Make sure that the verification has been duly attested before filing the return. Mention the designation of the person signing/attesting the return.

    Note: Any individual making a false/wrong statement in the return or in the related schedules shall be liable to be hauled in the court under section 277 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 and shall be punishable under the section with imprisonment and fine after the court’s decision against him.


    Step-by-Step Guide to File ITR 5 Form for AY 2024-25?

    Part A – GEN General

    Personal Information

    Filing Status

    Audit Information

    Partners/ Members/trust

    Part A-BS: Balance Sheet as on 31st Day of March, 2024 or Date of Dissolution

    A. Sources of Funds

    B. Application of funds

    1 Fixed assets
    2 Investments
    3 Current assets, loans and advances
    4
    a Miscellaneous expenditure not written off or adjusted
    b Deferred tax asset
    c Debit balance in Profit and loss account/ accumulated balance
    d Total (4a + 4b + 4c)
    5 Total, application of funds (1e + 2c + 3e +4d)

    No Account Case

    C. In a case where regular books of account of business or profession are not maintained, furnish the following information as on 31st day of March, 2024, in respect of business or profession:

    Part A Manufacturing Account: Manufacturing Account for the Financial Year 2023-24 (fill items 1 to 3 in a case where regular books of accounts
    are maintained, otherwise fill items 62 to 66 as applicable)

    Part A-trading Account: Trading Account for the Financial Year 2023-24 (fill items 4 to 12 in a case where regular books of accounts are maintained, otherwise fill items 62 to 66 as applicable)

    Part A-P& L: Profit and Loss Account for the Financial Year 2023-24 (fill items 13 to 60 in a case where regular books of accounts are maintained, otherwise fill items 62 to 66 as applicable)

    Part A- OI: Other Information

    Part A – QD Quantitative details

    Schedules to the Return Form (Fill as applicable)

    Schedule HP: Details of Income from House Property

    Note:

    Schedule BP: Computation of income from business or profession

    Schedule DPM: Depreciation on Plant and Machinery (Other than assets on which full capital expenditure is allowable as deduction under any other section)

    Schedule DOA: Depreciation on other assets (Other than assets on which full capital expenditure is allowable as a deduction)

    Schedule DEP: Summary of depreciation on assets (Other than assets on which full capital expenditure is allowable as a deduction under
    any other section

    Schedule DCG: Deemed Capital Gains on sale of depreciable assets

    Schedule ESR: Expenditure on scientific Research etc. (Deduction under section 35 or 35CCC or 35CCD)

    Note: In case any deduction is claimed under sections 35(1)(ii) or 35(1)(iia) or 35(1)(iii) or 35(2AA), please provide the details as per Schedule RA.

    Schedule CG: Capital Gains

    Schedule 112A: From sale of equity share in a company or unit of equity oriented fund or unit of a business trust on which STT is paid under section 112A

    115AD(1)(b)(iii) proviso: For NON-RESIDENTS – From sale of equity share in a company or unit of equity oriented fund or unit of a business trust on which STT is paid under section 112A

    Schedule VDA: Schedule VDA Income from transfer of virtual digital assets

    Schedule OS: Income from other sources

    Schedule CYLA: Details of Income after Set off of current year losses

    Schedule BFLA: Details of Income after Set off of Brought Forward Losses of earlier years

    Schedule CFL: Details of Losses to be carried forward to future years

    Schedule UD: Unabsorbed depreciation and allowance under section 35(4)

    Schedule ICDS: Effect of Income Computation Disclosure Standards on profit

    Schedule 10AA: Deduction under section 10AA: Deductions in respect of units located in Special Economic Zone

    Schedule 80G: Details of donations entitled for deduction under section 80G

    Schedule 80GGA: Details of donations for scientific research or rural development

    Schedule 80GGC: Details of contributions made to political parties

    Schedule 80IAC: Deduction in respect of eligible start-up [to be filled only if answer to A19(g) is ‘Yes’]

    Schedule 80LA: De duction in respect of offshore banking unit or IFSC

    Schedule RA: Details of donations to research associations etc. [deduction under sections 35(1)(ii) or 35(1)(iia) or 35(1)(iii) or 35(2AA)]

    Schedule 80-IA: Deductions under section 80-IA

    Schedule 80-IB: Deductions under section 80-IB

    Schedule 80-IC or 80-IE: Deductions under section 80-IC or 80-IE

    Schedule 80P: Deductions under section 80P

    Schedule VI-A: Deductions under Chapter VI-A

    Schedule AMT: Computation of Alternate Minimum Tax payable under section 115JC

    Schedule AMTC: Computation of tax credit under section 115JD

    Schedule SI: Income chargeable to tax at special rates

    Schedule IF: Information regarding partnership firms in which you are partner

    Schedule EI: Details of Exempt Income (Income not to be included in Total Income or not chargeable to tax)

    Schedule PTI: Pass Through Income details from business trust or investment fund as per section 115UA, 115UB

    Schedule- TPSA: Details of Tax on secondary adjustments as per section 92CE(2A)

    Schedule 115TD: Accreted income under section 115TD

    Schedule FSI: Details of Income from outside India and tax relief

    Schedule TR: Details Summary of tax relief claimed for taxes paid outside India

    Schedule FA: Details of Foreign Assets and Income from any source outside India

    Schedule GST: Information Regarding Turnover/gross Receipt Reported for GST

    Note: Please furnish the information above for each GSTIN No. separately

    Part B – TI Computation of total income

    Part B – TTI Computation of tax liability on total income

    18. Tax Payments


    Verification

    I, _____________________________________(full name in block letters), son/ daughter of______________________________________, solemnly declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information given in the return and the schedules thereto is correct and complete is in accordance with the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961. I further declare that I am making this return in my capacity as _ (drop down to be provided) and I am also competent to make this return and verify it. I am holding permanent account number (if allotted) (Please see instruction) I further declare that the critical assumptions specified in the agreement have been satisfied and all the terms and conditions of the agreement have been complied with. (Applicable, in a case where return is furnished under section 92CD).
    Date Sign here

    Exit mobile version