New Delhi: Digital payments platform Paytm has partnered with ClearTax to offer Income Tax Return (ITR) filing services through the Paytm app, with plans starting at ₹11. The initiative comes just ahead of the ITR filing deadline and aims to simplify tax compliance by providing an end-to-end digital filing experience with automated data fetching and pre-filled tax details.
The service is designed primarily for individual taxpayers, including salaried employees, by reducing manual data entry and automatically recommending the appropriate ITR form and tax regime based on the user’s profile.
ITR filing starts at ₹11
Under the partnership, Paytm users can access ClearTax’s filing platform directly within the app.
The entry-level plan starts at ₹11 and includes features such as automatic pre-filling of tax information from Income Tax Department records, intelligent selection of the applicable ITR form, and complimentary notice protection in case the taxpayer receives an income tax notice after filing.
Key features of the service
According to Paytm and ClearTax, the platform offers several features aimed at making tax filing quicker and more convenient:
- ITR filing starting at ₹11 through the Paytm app.
- Automatic import of taxpayer information.
- Smart recommendation of the correct ITR form and tax regime.
- One-click import of broker data for eligible investors.
- Complimentary notice protection through ClearTax.
How to file your ITR
Users can complete the filing process in a few steps:
- Open the Paytm app.
- Scroll to the Free Tools section.
- Select File your ITR with ClearTax.
- Enter your email address to receive a one-time password (OTP).
- Verify the OTP and begin filing your return.
Filing deadline approaching
The launch comes as the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for Assessment Year 2026–27 draws near.
Most individual taxpayers who are not subject to audit are required to file their returns by 31 July 2026. Tax experts have advised taxpayers not to wait until the last minute to avoid portal congestion and potential penalties for delayed filing.
Focus on affordability and convenience
Paytm said the collaboration is intended to make tax filing more accessible by combining affordability with automation, while ClearTax said the partnership addresses two common reasons people delay filing—cost and complexity. The companies expect the integration to encourage more taxpayers to complete their returns before the deadline.
Conclusion
Paytm’s partnership with ClearTax offers taxpayers a low-cost option to file their Income Tax Returns directly through the app, with plans beginning at ₹11. With automated data import, intelligent form selection and notice protection, the service aims to simplify tax filing as the deadline approaches.