Tax returns without tears

It’s that time of the year when IT means Income Tax rather than Information Technology —except that infotech makes it much easier to file your IT returns before the July 31 deadline.

We have already told you about, details of the ClearTax app that lets lay users file their returns, complete with Form 16 TDS, right from their mobile phones for free. Look for “ClearTax app” at Google Play or find it at http://cleartax.in .

ClearTax has also extended its basic free tax filing service to small business and freelance professionals who struggle with the complexities of form ITR 4. It offers a simple procedure with just 4 screens to self — file your returns in 7 minutes. For a charge, you can have a tax consultant help you online. Check on the ClearTax site for the small business and freelance button.