Tax returns & filing

Tax returns and filing in India: what it costs

Updated 4 November 2026

Tax return filing in India costs from ₹24 if you file yourself, from about ₹649 with a chartered accountant, and ₹974 to ₹3,450 for expert-assisted filing, approximately, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. The quickest way to current prices for your return is a request on BlaBlaPrice, where sellers answer with their own offers.

Prices are quoted per return and depend on the type of return. A business return can cost more, because the fee depends on the entity type, the turnover and whether an audit is needed.

Thresholds and rules to check

Generally, an individual whose income exceeds ₹2,50,000 under the old tax regime has to file a return, and businesses follow different rules. A rebate of up to ₹25,000 under section 87A can reduce the tax on total income, so a seller should compare the regimes before filing. The government portal covers ITR filing, TDS and refunds, and a seller can confirm which rules apply to your case.

The financial year and the calendar

India's climate is tropical, hot all year with wet and dry seasons, so the weather does not drive demand for this service. The financial year does: it starts on 1 April, and the return being filed now is for FY 2025-26 (assessment year 2026-27), as the sources show. Ask the seller which deadline applies to you.

What to hand over and how it is bought

Sellers in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai usually ask for your PAN card, KYC details, your address and the bank account statements for the year. Tell the seller whether you file as an individual, a freelancer or a business, and what income you have, such as salary, business income or capital gains. Fixed prices per return are the norm, and a quote should state what it includes.

On BlaBlaPrice the request is free for buyers. You describe the return in your own words in a chat and can add a photo. The AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in India, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, price, terms and delivery, while your contacts stay hidden. Start with a request on the home page or see accounting services for related work.