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With the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Year 2026–27 (Financial Year 2025–26) fast approaching, taxpayers are looking for quick and hassle-free ways to submit their returns. While the Income Tax Department's e-filing portal remains the official platform, several fintech apps now offer integrated ITR filing services with features like pre-filled data, tax calculations, and expert assistance.

Here's a look at some of the popular platforms and what they charge.

Apps That Offer ITR Filing Paytm

Paytm has partnered with ClearTax to provide ITR filing directly through its app.

Key features include:

• Automatic tax data fetching

• Pre-filled return details

• One-click import of capital gains data from multiple brokers

• Suitable for salaried individuals as well as investors

Starting price: ₹11

Angel One

Angel One also offers ITR filing through its partnership with ClearTax.

Features include:

• Direct import of capital gains from your Angel One account

• Reduced manual data entry

• Self-filing and expert-assisted filing options

PhonePe and JioFinance

PhonePe and JioFinance provide tax filing services through TaxBuddy.

Users can choose between:

• DIY (self) filing

• Expert-assisted filing

Starting price: ₹24

INDmoney

INDmoney offers free ITR filing for many taxpayers.

Its platform can automatically calculate taxes on:

• Salary income

• Indian stocks

• US stocks

• Mutual funds

• Dividends

• Futures & Options (F&O)

• Intraday trading

The app syncs investment data automatically, making return preparation much simpler.

Why Many Taxpayers Prefer These Apps

Compared to filing manually, these platforms often provide:

• Pre-filled tax information

• Automatic import of investment data

• Capital gains calculation

• Tax-saving suggestions

• Expert assistance when required

• Faster filing process

These features are especially useful for taxpayers with multiple investments or income sources.

Which ITR Form Should You Choose?

Selecting the correct ITR form is an important step while filing your return.

• ITR-1: For individuals earning income from salary, up to two house properties, and other eligible sources.

• ITR-2: For individuals or Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) without business or professional income.

• ITR-3: For individuals or HUFs having income from business or profession.

• ITR-4: For taxpayers opting for the presumptive taxation scheme for eligible business or professional income.

If you're unsure, the Income Tax Department's e-filing portal includes a "Help Me Decide" option that recommends the appropriate form based on your income profile.

How to File ITR Through the Government Portal

The official Income Tax e-filing portal remains the primary platform for filing returns.

The basic process includes:

Log in using your PAN-linked credentials.

Select the applicable ITR form.

Review pre-filled information such as salary, AIS, TIS, and Form 16 details.

Add or verify deductions, exemptions, and other income.

Pay any outstanding tax, if applicable.

Submit the return and complete e-verification.

The portal automatically pre-fills much of the available information, helping reduce manual errors.

The Bottom Line

Taxpayers now have multiple options for filing their income tax returns. While the government's e-filing portal remains the official platform, apps such as Paytm, Angel One, PhonePe, JioFinance, and INDmoney offer convenient alternatives with features like automatic data import, tax calculations, and expert support. Choosing the right platform depends on the complexity of your finances and whether you need professional assistance during the filing process.