Blogs Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can log in to the income tax portal even if you don't have a valid Aadhaar card, through different login methods, like PAN and Password, net banking, a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), and PAN and email verification with forgot password.

Generally, the due date for filing the income tax returns every year is 31st July. For those individuals who do not require audits, the due date can be changed.

Usually, you should not convert to the new tax regime for a home loan. If you are going to claim an interest deduction under section 24(b), then the old regime is better to file ITR. You can also choose by calculating both scenarios annually as the principal amount of the loan reduces over time.

The individuals rarely face prosecution for such genuine mistakes. You can voluntarily use ITR-U to correct your errors in past returns. The income tax department always prefers voluntary compliance over criminal prosecution for such mistakes.

To correct a tax filing mistake, you can use the revised return option on the income tax portal before the completion of the assessment year or 31st December of the assessment year, whichever is earlier.

You should file the Income Tax Return on time, pay all your due taxes, report your income correctly, and verify your ITR after filing it.

The most common mistakes in filing income tax for NRIs include missing deadlines, using the wrong ITR form, errors in personal or bank details, and failing to report all income.

Yes, from May 1, 2025, an arrival card has become mandatory for all foreign travelers who are visiting Thailand, regardless of your travel mode (air, land, or sea) and your traveling purpose, whether it is for business, tourism, or long-term stay in the country.

To enter Thailand if you are from a visa-free country like India, you are required to have your valid passport and Thailand Digital Arrival Card, and if you are from countries that require a visa to enter Thailand then along with these documents.

The new entry rule for Thailand is the launch of the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) that replaces the traditional paperwork application. From May 2025 onwards, foreign travelers, whether they are from visa-free countries or another, need to have a TDAC card to enter Thailand no matter for what purpose and from which travel mode they are coming from.

To fill out a Thailand Digital Arrival Card, visit the official site of TDAC, click on new application, provide the requested details such as your name, passport number, accommodation details, traveling purpose, and entry port. After that, upload a clear picture of the bio page of your passport, cross-check all the information, and submit the form.

There is no fee for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). You can apply for the card for free using the official immigration website of the country or a mobile app. The online system of the Digital Arrival Card is the same as the entry process for countries like Singapore and Malaysia.

To enter Thailand, foreign travelers need to fill out a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before their arrival. The card is a replacement for the old TMK paper form. It is mandatory for all non-Thai citizens to have this card before they visit the country.

You can use your e-passports for both domestic and international travel. It is especially used in those countries that have biometric verification systems and e-gates.

No, you cannot download an e-passport online. It is a physical document with an electronic chip on it.

There are many benefits of e-passports in India, such as better identity protection, faster immigration checks, and reduced risks of fraud.

The validity of e-passports is similar to that of regular passports. It is valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for minors.

E-passports were launched on April 1, 2024. It was a project under the Passport Seva Program.

There is a symbol for the e-passports by which you can recognise them. Look for a small, golden chip symbol on the front cover of your passport. If it is present, then your passport is an e-passport.

Generally, it takes around 35-40 days to get an e-passport through normal processing. If you want a Tatkaal e-passport, then it takes 1 to 3 days to issue.