Income Tax Consultant in Chennai

An income tax consultant reviews your income, works out your tax under both regimes, prepares and files your return, and helps if a notice arrives. At National Filings the same tax expert handles your filing, planning and any follow-up, so you don't have to explain your situation twice.

It depends on your income sources: a salaried return with one employer takes less work than a return with business income or capital gains. We share a clear quote after a short call. There is no government fee to file a return; any tax due is paid directly to the Income Tax Department.

The due dates are the same across India. For most individuals who don't need a tax audit it is usually 31 July after the financial year ends, and for audit cases it is usually 31 October. The government sometimes extends these dates, so we confirm the current deadline when you contact us.

You can still file a belated return, usually until 31 December of the assessment year, but a late fee applies (up to ₹5,000, or ₹1,000 if your income is up to ₹5 lakh). Interest is charged on any unpaid tax, and some losses can no longer be carried forward.

It depends on how you earn. ITR-1 suits many salaried people with simple income, ITR-2 covers capital gains and foreign income, ITR-3 is for business or professional income, and ITR-4 is for presumptive income. Our ITR filing consultants in Chennai pick the right form so your return isn't treated as defective.

The new regime is the default and has lower rates but few deductions. The old regime allows deductions such as 80C, HRA and home loan interest. Which one saves more depends on your numbers, so we calculate your tax under both before filing.

Yes. Share your documents on WhatsApp or email, review the return on a call, and e-verify it with an Aadhaar OTP. You never need to visit our Chennai office or a tax office, and we work with taxpayers across India and abroad.

Don't ignore it: most notices have a reply deadline. Many are simple intimations comparing your return with the department's records, while others ask for documents or explanations. Send us the notice on WhatsApp and our tax consultants in Chennai will explain it and prepare the reply.

Usually it isn't mandatory, but filing is still worth it to claim a TDS refund and to keep a record for loans and visas. In some cases, such as large bank deposits or high foreign travel spending, you must file even if your income is below the limit.

Refunds are processed by the Income Tax Department after you e-verify your return. Many arrive within a few weeks, but timing varies. A pre-validated bank account and a return that matches your AIS help avoid delays, and we track the status for you.

Yes, if your tax for the year is ₹10,000 or more after TDS. Advance tax is usually paid in four instalments by 15 June, 15 September, 15 December and 15 March; under the presumptive scheme for professionals, the whole amount can be paid by 15 March. We work out each instalment for you.

Yes. We check your residential status, report your Indian income such as rent, interest or capital gains, apply tax treaty relief where it applies, and claim back any excess TDS. Everything is done online, so you can file from anywhere.

Often, yes. If you missed a year or need to correct one, an updated return can be filed within the time limits the law allows, with additional tax. We check what is still possible for your case before you pay anything.

Besides return filing, we help with tax planning, capital gains, advance tax, TDS returns for employers, NRI taxation and replies to tax notices. Businesses can also get GST and company compliance from the same team.