4 ways you get benefited from IT return filing
Confusion persists regarding whether to file income tax return (ITR) even if taxable income falls below the taxable limit or has no taxes due.
Jun 25, 2017 10:06 IST India Infoline News Service

Below are four points that will help you to understand why it is important to file tax returns:
1. Claiming Tax Refund
The joy of receiving tax refund equals that of getting a pay cheque. And, you need to file tax returns if you wish to claim a tax refund. Not doing so would lead to forgoing the refund.
2. Easy loan or card processing
Banks requires your 2-3 years of income tax returns in order to assess your financial soundness and the ability to repay in case of applying for housing loan or bank loan. Similarly, credit card companies also insist on having proof of income tax returns prior to issuing a card.
3. Processing of Visa
While applying for Visa in order to immigrate to another country or to explore overseas job opportunities, most of the consulates require your IT returns at the time of visa interview. It is especially applicable for applying visa for developed countries like US, UK, Canada etc.
4. Acts as an address proof
If you are regularly filing your IT returns, then the assessment order can act as a proof of residence for applying for Aadhaar card or Passport.