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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Anshika Jain

Zero income tax in Form 16? You may still have to file an ITR in these cases

A lot of salaried taxpayers probably just received their Form 16 from their employers. However, just because your Form 16 shows zero tax payable, it does not necessarily mean you can skip filing your Income Tax Return (ITR). Many taxpayers confuse having no tax liability with not having to file an ITR. Here's why that belief can prove costly and why filing an ITR is still mandatory.

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