ITR Filing for Salaried Employees in Durgapur — FY 2025-26 Guide

The Steel City of Eastern India — Durgapur has one of India's largest integrated steel plants (DSP) alongside a major chemicals, cement, and mining equipment manufacturing cluster. For salaried employees in Durgapur, West Bengal — whether you work in DSP Township (Steel Plant), live near Durgapur Steel Market, or are employed anywhere across the city — filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) accurately and on time is both a legal obligation and a financial opportunity. TaxAMC's CA team provides complete salaried ITR filing, Form 16 review, deduction optimisation, and refund tracking for employees across Durgapur.

1. Salaried ITR Filing in Durgapur — FY 2025-26 Overview

Salaried employees in Durgapur receive income under the head "Salaries" — basic pay, HRA, special allowances, bonuses, and perquisites. Your employer deducts TDS each month and issues Form 16 at year end. Filing ITR for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) reconciles all this and allows you to claim any excess TDS as a refund. The deadline for salaried employees in Durgapur is 31st July 2026.

Durgapur's key industries — Steel production (Durgapur Steel Plant), Engineering and fabrication, Chemicals and fertilisers — mean salaried employees here often have diverse income sources beyond basic salary: performance bonuses, stock options, rental income, and investments. TaxAMC's CA team handles all these income types accurately.

2. Which ITR Form for Durgapur Salaried Employees?

ITR Form	Applicable For
ITR-1 (Sahaj)	Salary income, one house property, other sources (interest, dividend) — total income up to ₹50 lakh, no capital gains, no foreign assets
ITR-2	Capital gains from shares or property, multiple house properties, foreign assets or income, or total income above ₹50 lakh

Most regular salaried employees in Durgapur use ITR-1. However, if you sold shares, mutual funds, or property during FY 2025-26 — or if your salary exceeds ₹50 lakh — you must use ITR-2.

3. Documents Required for Salaried ITR in Durgapur

• Form 16 Part A and Part B — from your employer (available by 15th June 2026)
• AIS / Annual Information Statement — download from incometax.gov.in — shows all income and TDS
• Form 26AS — cross-check TDS credits
• Bank statements — interest income from savings, FDs
• Investment proofs — LIC, PPF, ELSS, NSC, health insurance receipts
• Rent receipts — for HRA claim (landlord PAN if rent above ₹1 lakh/year)
• Home loan certificate — for interest deduction under Section 24(b)
• Capital gains statement — from broker or mutual fund house (if applicable)

4. HRA Exemption for Durgapur Salaried Employees

If you live in rented accommodation in or near Durgapur, HRA exemption can significantly reduce your taxable income. The exempt amount is the lowest of:

• Actual HRA received from employer
• 40% of basic salary (Durgapur is a non-metro city)
• Actual rent paid minus 10% of basic salary

Keep rent receipts for every month and the rent agreement. If your annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh, your landlord's PAN is mandatory for the HRA claim.

5. Key Deductions for Durgapur Salaried Employees

Section	Deduction	Limit
16(ia)	Standard Deduction	₹50,000 (old regime) / ₹75,000 (new regime)
80C	EPF, PPF, ELSS, LIC, tuition fees, home loan principal, NSC	₹1,50,000
80D	Health insurance — self, family + parents	Up to ₹75,000
80CCD(1B)	Additional NPS contribution	₹50,000
24(b)	Home loan interest on self-occupied property	₹2,00,000
80TTA	Savings account interest	₹10,000

6. New vs Old Tax Regime — Which Saves More for Durgapur Employees?

For FY 2025-26, you can choose either regime. The new regime is the default — you must explicitly opt for old regime if it benefits you.

Old regime is better if your total deductions (80C + 80D + HRA + home loan + NPS) exceed approximately ₹3.75 lakh. This is common for Durgapur employees who rent accommodation, pay home loan EMIs, and invest regularly in 80C instruments.

New regime is better if your investments are minimal, you live in company accommodation, or your total deductions are low. New regime offers a higher standard deduction of ₹75,000 and simpler filing.

TaxAMC's CA team computes your tax under both regimes and recommends the one that saves more for your specific situation in Durgapur.

7. Areas We Serve in Durgapur

TaxAMC provides salaried ITR filing services across all localities in Durgapur, including:

• DSP Township (Steel Plant)
• Durgapur Steel Market
• City Centre (Commercial)
• Benachity
• Nachan Road
• DSDA Industrial Area
• Andal Airport Zone

Also serving salaried employees in nearby cities: Asansol, Kolkata, Raniganj, Bankura.

8. Frequently Asked Questions — Salaried ITR in Durgapur