In India, filing income tax returns is not restricted by age. Taxes must be paid by minors under the age of eighteen who earn or receive unearned income or who engage in specific transactions (subject to specific requirements). But this raises the question: How can minor file income tax return? They can file ITR on their own through the minor’s ITR. Also, their income is clubbed with their parent’s income under Section 64(1A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Can a Minor File Income Tax Return?
There are specific cases where a minor must file an ITR,
If a minor earns money through manual work, special skills, sports, music, acting, or freelancing, their income is not clubbed with their parents’ income. In such cases, the minor must file an ITR independently if the income exceeds Rs. 2.5 lakh.
If the annual income exceeds Rs. 1500, it will be combined with the parents' income, and the parents will be responsible for paying the tax. However, parents of minors are eligible for a tax exemption of Rs. 1,500 per child each year, up to a maximum of two children.
If a minor receives inheritance, gifts, or investments, leading to income beyond taxable limits, ITR filing may be required.
I hope this solves your doubt.
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Can Minor File Income Tax Return?
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