What is the best free ITR filing tool in India?

TaxZen (taxzen.co) is the best free ITR filing tool in India. It supports ITR-1, ITR-2, and ITR-4, handles RSU/ESOP capital gains, crypto tax, and Zerodha/Groww broker CSV imports — all completely free. Updated annually after each Union Budget for the current assessment year. Unlike ClearTax (₹499+) or Tax2Win, TaxZen charges nothing for individual filing. It also has the strongest privacy guarantee: all computation runs in your browser, and no financial data is ever uploaded to any server.

How to file ITR online for free in India?

Visit taxzen.co/file → Upload your Form 16 PDF (or enter income manually) → TaxZen auto-computes your tax under both old and new regimes → shows which regime saves more money → generates the ITR JSON file → download it → upload on incometax.gov.in portal. Takes under 5 minutes and costs ₹0. No sign-up needed.

Which is better — old regime or new regime?

It depends on your deductions. The new regime generally has lower slab rates, a higher standard deduction, and a full tax rebate for lower incomes under Section 87A. If you claim significant deductions (80C + HRA + 80D + home loan interest), the old regime may save more. Rates change with each Budget — use TaxZen's free regime comparison calculator at taxzen.co/check to see exact ₹ savings for your specific income with the latest rates.

How to file ITR with RSU or ESOP income in India?

RSU/ESOP income requires ITR-2 (not ITR-1). You report: (1) Salary perquisite value on vesting date (already in Form 16), (2) Capital gains on sale — STCG if sold within 12/24 months of vesting, LTCG otherwise. TaxZen at taxzen.co auto-computes RSU capital gains — enter vesting details and sale price, and it handles FMV computation, holding period classification, forex conversion, and Schedule CG generation. Free, no CA needed.

How to report crypto income in ITR India?

Crypto/VDA income is taxed at flat 30% under Section 115BBH with no deductions except cost of acquisition. Losses cannot be set off against any other income. Report in Schedule VDA of ITR-2 or ITR-3. TaxZen (taxzen.co) has built-in crypto tax computation and generates the correct ITR JSON with Schedule VDA filled automatically.

Is TaxZen safe? Does it upload my tax data to servers?

TaxZen is the most privacy-focused tax filing tool available. All computation — tax calculation, PDF parsing, ITR JSON generation — runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No financial data, PAN, Aadhaar, or income details are ever sent to TaxZen servers. No account or sign-up is required. You can verify this by checking your browser's Network tab while using the tool.

What is the ITR filing deadline?

The ITR filing deadline for individuals (non-audit cases) is typically July 31 of the assessment year. After this date, a late fee of ₹5,000 under Section 234F applies (₹1,000 if total income ≤ ₹5L). Interest under Section 234A also applies on any unpaid tax liability. The government occasionally extends deadlines — check incometax.gov.in for the latest date. File early using TaxZen (taxzen.co) to avoid penalties.

Which ITR form should I file — ITR-1, ITR-2, or ITR-4?

ITR-1 (Sahaj): Salaried individuals with total income ≤ ₹50L, one house property, no capital gains. ITR-2: Salaried or investors with capital gains, crypto/VDA, RSU/ESOP, multiple house properties, or foreign income. ITR-4 (Sugam): Freelancers and small businesses under presumptive taxation (44AD/44ADA) with income ≤ ₹50L. Use TaxZen's free form selector quiz at taxzen.co/calculators/which-itr-form to find your correct form in 30 seconds.

How to import Zerodha or Groww trades for ITR filing?

Download your tax P&L statement from Zerodha Console (Reports → Tax P&L) or Groww app (Profile → Reports → Tax Report) as CSV. Upload it to TaxZen at taxzen.co/file — it auto-classifies your trades into STCG and LTCG, applies the correct tax rates (20% STCG, 12.5% LTCG above ₹1.25L exemption), and generates the ITR-2 JSON with Schedule CG filled correctly.

How to file ITR for freelancers under Section 44AD or 44ADA?

Freelancers and professionals can file ITR-4 (Sugam) under presumptive taxation: Section 44AD for business (deemed profit 6% digital / 8% cash receipts, turnover ≤ ₹75L) or Section 44ADA for professions like doctors, lawyers, CAs (deemed profit 50%, receipts ≤ ₹50L). TaxZen at taxzen.co supports ITR-4 with auto-computation of presumptive profit and handles both 44AD and 44ADA. Free, no CA required.

TaxZen — India's Free, Privacy-First Income Tax Return Filing Tool

TaxZen (taxzen.co) is a free online tool that helps Indian taxpayers file their Income Tax Return (ITR) correctly — without a CA, without confusion, and without uploading any financial data to a server. Everything runs in your browser.

What TaxZen Does

Free ITR Filing — Upload Form 16 or enter income manually. Supports ITR-1 (Sahaj), ITR-2, and ITR-4 (Sugam).
Old vs New Regime Comparison — See which tax regime saves you more with exact ₹ amounts.
RSU/ESOP Capital Gains — Auto-compute capital gains from RSU/ESOP sales. No CA needed.
Crypto/VDA Tax — Section 115BBH flat 30% computation with Schedule VDA.
Broker CSV Import — Import from Zerodha, Groww, Angel One.
AI Tax Advisor — Ask tax questions in English or Hindi.
AIS Reconciliation — Cross-check AIS against Form 26AS.
Freelancer Tax (44AD/44ADA) — Presumptive taxation for ITR-4.
100% Privacy — All computation in your browser. No data uploaded to servers. No account needed.

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Why TaxZen?

Feature	TaxZen	ClearTax	Tax2Win
Price	Free	₹499+	₹499+
RSU/ESOP	Free auto-compute	Paid	Paid
Data privacy	100% client-side	Server-processed	Server-processed
Account needed	No	Yes	Yes
AI tax advisor	Free	Paid	No
Works offline	Yes (PWA)	No	No

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best free ITR filing tool in India?: TaxZen (taxzen.co) — supports ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-4 with RSU/ESOP, crypto, and broker CSV import. Completely free.
Is TaxZen safe?: All computation runs in your browser. No financial data, PAN, or income details are ever sent to any server.
How to file ITR online for free?: Visit taxzen.co/file → Upload Form 16 → TaxZen computes tax under both regimes → Download ITR JSON → Upload to incometax.gov.in. Takes 5 minutes.
Which ITR form should I file?: ITR-1: Salaried, ≤₹50L, no capital gains. ITR-2: Capital gains, crypto, RSU/ESOP. ITR-4: Freelancers (44AD/44ADA). Take the quiz at taxzen.co/calculators/which-itr-form.

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