I filed my ITR in 30July2023 clubbing together my wife's income, ITR processed and Refund credited to my Bank a/c. I invest/trade in Stock market in my name as well as wife's out of my own fund, wife has no fund of her own. I have been filing ITR for last 20 yrs clubbing wife's income. On 10/12/23 an SMS came stating that her income for AY 2023-24 has not been filed and asked to visit ITax Cmplince Portal and respond under e-campaign which I did and gave response stating my ITR Acknowedgement No. and Date of filing. Is it necessary to file separate ITR for her? Can IT Dept start proceeding etc against her? Thank you very much Awaiting your reply asap.

Ans: Explanation to I. Tax department on compliance portal may be sufficient. It is difficult that proceedings may be started against her till the time income on total income is paid (ie your income as well as your spouse's income).
Further, you may need to disclose the clubbed income seperately in your return of income. Since you may be disclosing everything like your income, there are chances that income tax feels that your spouse has not paid taxes on her income. Disclosing it correctly is equally important here.

Ans: There could be many layers to it, and so it's important to consult with a tax professional for tailored solution to your specific situation.

When you file your income tax return (ITR) by clubbing your wife's income, it typically means that both your incomes are reported together in a single return. In such cases, it's important to ensure that all relevant details and incomes are correctly disclosed while filing the ITR.

Regarding the SMS you received, it's possible that there might be some discrepancy or confusion in the information received by the income tax department. Responding to the e-campaign with your ITR Acknowledgment Number and the date of filing should provide them with the necessary information.

However, if your wife has a separate source of income or if there are specific requirements for her to file a separate return, it's advisable to clarify this with a tax professional. The income tax department may require separate filings for individuals with their own sources of income.

If there are any discrepancies or if the income tax department requires additional information, they may initiate proceedings. It's crucial to respond to any communication from the tax department promptly and accurately.

To ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information, consider consulting with a tax professional or reaching out to the income tax department directly to seek more clarification on the specific requirements for your situation.

Ans: Hello, ITR 2 is to be filed

Ans: It can take upto 3 months for the same , please keep patience