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ITR-5 Return Filing
Income Tax Return for Firms, LLPs, AOPs, BOIs & Trusts
As per Income Tax Act, 1961 | Income Tax Department (India)
ITR-5 is applicable to entities other than Individuals, HUFs, Companies, and those required to file ITR-7. It is commonly used by partnership firms, LLPs, Associations of Persons (AOPs), Bodies of Individuals (BOIs), and certain trusts.
Accurate filing of ITR-5 ensures compliance, correct tax computation, and avoids penalties or scrutiny.
Who Should File ITR-5?
- Partnership Firms
- Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
- Associations of Persons (AOP)
- Bodies of Individuals (BOI)
- Artificial Juridical Persons
- Local Authorities (if applicable)
Who Cannot File ITR-5?
- Individuals & HUFs
- Companies (ITR-6)
- Charitable / Religious Trusts (ITR-7)
Income Covered under ITR-5
| Income Head | Description |
|---|---|
| Business / Profession | Trading, services, consultancy, manufacturing |
| Capital Gains | Short-term & long-term |
| House Property | Income from owned properties |
| Other Sources | Interest, dividends, etc. |
Mandatory Documents for ITR-5 Filing
- PAN of Firm / LLP / Entity
- Partnership Deed / LLP Agreement
- Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss Account
- Bank statements (all accounts)
- Purchase & Sales registers
- Expense details & vouchers
- Form 26AS, AIS & TIS
- Capital gains statements (if applicable)
Additional Documents (If Applicable)
- GST returns & reconciliation
- Audit report (Form 3CA / 3CB & 3CD)
- TDS/TCS details
- Loan statements
- Depreciation schedule
Tax Audit Applicability
- Business turnover exceeds prescribed limits under Section 44AB
- Profession receipts exceed applicable thresholds
- Lower thresholds apply if cash transactions exceed limits
ITR-5 Filing Process
- Collection & verification of financial data
- Preparation of financial statements
- Tax computation & depreciation
- Preparation of ITR-5
- Online filing on Income Tax portal
- Digital signature / e-Verification
Due Date & Late Filing Penalty
- Non-audit cases: 31st July
- Audit cases: 31st October
- Late fee up to ₹5,000 (Section 234F)
- Interest under Sections 234A/B/C
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Is ITR-5 mandatory for LLP? – Yes.
- Is DSC required? – Yes, in most cases.
- Can ITR-5 be revised? – Yes, within the allowed time.
- Is GST compulsory? – Not compulsory, but details may be required.
- Is audit mandatory? – Only if thresholds are crossed.
ITR-5 Return Filing
Income Tax Return for Firms, LLPs, AOPs, BOIs & Trusts
As per Income Tax Act, 1961 | Income Tax Department (India)
ITR-5 is applicable to entities other than Individuals, HUFs, Companies, and those required to file ITR-7. It is commonly used by partnership firms, LLPs, Associations of Persons (AOPs), Bodies of Individuals (BOIs), and certain trusts.
Accurate filing of ITR-5 ensures compliance, correct tax computation, and avoids penalties or scrutiny.
Who Should File ITR-5?
- Partnership Firms
- Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
- Associations of Persons (AOP)
- Bodies of Individuals (BOI)
- Artificial Juridical Persons
- Local Authorities (if applicable)
Who Cannot File ITR-5?
- Individuals & HUFs
- Companies (ITR-6)
- Charitable / Religious Trusts (ITR-7)
Income Covered under ITR-5
| Income Head | Description |
|---|---|
| Business / Profession | Trading, services, consultancy, manufacturing |
| Capital Gains | Short-term & long-term |
| House Property | Income from owned properties |
| Other Sources | Interest, dividends, etc. |
Mandatory Documents for ITR-5 Filing
- PAN of Firm / LLP / Entity
- Partnership Deed / LLP Agreement
- Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss Account
- Bank statements (all accounts)
- Purchase & Sales registers
- Expense details & vouchers
- Form 26AS, AIS & TIS
- Capital gains statements (if applicable)
Additional Documents (If Applicable)
- GST returns & reconciliation
- Audit report (Form 3CA / 3CB & 3CD)
- TDS/TCS details
- Loan statements
- Depreciation schedule
Tax Audit Applicability
- Business turnover exceeds prescribed limits under Section 44AB
- Profession receipts exceed applicable thresholds
- Lower thresholds apply if cash transactions exceed limits
ITR-5 Filing Process
- Collection & verification of financial data
- Preparation of financial statements
- Tax computation & depreciation
- Preparation of ITR-5
- Online filing on Income Tax portal
- Digital signature / e-Verification
Due Date & Late Filing Penalty
- Non-audit cases: 31st July
- Audit cases: 31st October
- Late fee up to ₹5,000 (Section 234F)
- Interest under Sections 234A/B/C
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Is ITR-5 mandatory for LLP? – Yes.
- Is DSC required? – Yes, in most cases.
- Can ITR-5 be revised? – Yes, within the allowed time.
- Is GST compulsory? – Not compulsory, but details may be required.
- Is audit mandatory? – Only if thresholds are crossed.
Income Tax Return (ITR) Forms – Complete Comparison
ITR-1 to ITR-7 | Applicability, Documents & Due Dates (India)
📊 ITR-1 to ITR-7 Comparison Table
| ITR Form | Who Should File | Income Covered | Business Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITR-1 (Sahaj) | Resident Individuals | Salary, 1 House Property, Other Sources | No |
| ITR-2 | Individuals / HUFs | Capital Gains, Multiple Properties, Foreign Income | No |
| ITR-3 | Individuals / HUFs | Business / Professional Income | Yes |
| ITR-4 (Sugam) | Individuals / HUFs / Firms | Presumptive Income | Yes (Presumptive) |
| ITR-5 | Firms, LLPs, AOPs | Business & Other Income | Yes |
| ITR-6 | Companies | All Income (Except Exempt) | Yes |
| ITR-7 | Trusts / NGOs / Institutions | Exempt Income | Specific |
📂 Documents Required – ITR-Wise
ITR-1
- PAN & Aadhaar
- Form-16
- Bank statement
- Form 26AS / AIS
ITR-2
- PAN & Aadhaar
- Capital gains statement
- Property sale/purchase documents
- Foreign income/assets details
ITR-3
- Books of accounts
- Profit & Loss Account
- Balance Sheet
- GST returns (if applicable)
- Audit report (if applicable)
ITR-4
- Turnover / receipt summary
- Bank statement
- GST details (if registered)
ITR-5
- PAN of Firm / LLP
- Partnership Deed / LLP Agreement
- Balance Sheet & P&L
- Audit report (if applicable)
ITR-6
- Company PAN
- MOA & AOA
- Audited financial statements
- Tax audit report
ITR-7
- Trust Deed / MOA
- 12AB / 10(23C) Registration
- Audit Report (Form 10B / 10BB)
- Donation & utilization details
📅 Due Date & Audit Applicability
| ITR Form | Audit Applicable | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| ITR-1 / ITR-2 / ITR-4 | No | 31st July |
| ITR-3 / ITR-5 | Yes (If applicable) | 31st July / 31st October |
| ITR-6 | Yes (Mandatory) | 31st October / 30th November |
| ITR-7 | Yes | 31st October |
Income Tax Return (ITR) Forms – Complete Comparison
ITR-1 to ITR-7 | Applicability, Documents & Due Dates (India)
📊 ITR-1 to ITR-7 Comparison Table
| ITR Form | Who Should File | Income Covered | Business Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITR-1 (Sahaj) | Resident Individuals | Salary, 1 House Property, Other Sources | No |
| ITR-2 | Individuals / HUFs | Capital Gains, Multiple Properties, Foreign Income | No |
| ITR-3 | Individuals / HUFs | Business / Professional Income | Yes |
| ITR-4 (Sugam) | Individuals / HUFs / Firms | Presumptive Income | Yes (Presumptive) |
| ITR-5 | Firms, LLPs, AOPs | Business & Other Income | Yes |
| ITR-6 | Companies | All Income (Except Exempt) | Yes |
| ITR-7 | Trusts / NGOs / Institutions | Exempt Income | Specific |
📂 Documents Required – ITR-Wise
ITR-1
- PAN & Aadhaar
- Form-16
- Bank statement
- Form 26AS / AIS
ITR-2
- PAN & Aadhaar
- Capital gains statement
- Property sale/purchase documents
- Foreign income/assets details
ITR-3
- Books of accounts
- Profit & Loss Account
- Balance Sheet
- GST returns (if applicable)
- Audit report (if applicable)
ITR-4
- Turnover / receipt summary
- Bank statement
- GST details (if registered)
ITR-5
- PAN of Firm / LLP
- Partnership Deed / LLP Agreement
- Balance Sheet & P&L
- Audit report (if applicable)
ITR-6
- Company PAN
- MOA & AOA
- Audited financial statements
- Tax audit report
ITR-7
- Trust Deed / MOA
- 12AB / 10(23C) Registration
- Audit Report (Form 10B / 10BB)
- Donation & utilization details
📅 Due Date & Audit Applicability
| ITR Form | Audit Applicable | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| ITR-1 / ITR-2 / ITR-4 | No | 31st July |
| ITR-3 / ITR-5 | Yes (If applicable) | 31st July / 31st October |
| ITR-6 | Yes (Mandatory) | 31st October / 30th November |
| ITR-7 | Yes | 31st October |
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