CA fees for ITR filing vary widely — from ₹499 for salaried individuals to ₹10,000+ for complex cases. Here is a complete breakdown of what you should pay in 2025.
CA Fees for ITR Filing — 2025 Price Guide
| Type of Return | Complexity | Typical Fee Range |
| ITR-1: Salaried (basic) | One employer, standard deductions | ₹499 – ₹1,000 |
| ITR-2: Salaried with capital gains | Stocks, MF, multiple house properties | ₹1,000 – ₹3,000 |
| ITR-3: Business / profession | Small business, freelancer, consultant | ₹2,000 – ₹8,000 |
| ITR-4: Presumptive income | 44AD/44ADA/44AE | ₹1,500 – ₹4,000 |
| NRI return | DTAA, foreign income, NRO/NRE accounts | ₹3,000 – ₹10,000 |
| Audit under 44AB | Turnover above threshold | ₹15,000 – ₹50,000+ |
What Affects the Fee?
Several factors drive up the fee: number of income sources (salary + business + capital gains = higher fee), number of transactions (100+ stock trades vs 5), foreign income (DTAA calculation, FEMA compliance), tax audit requirement, notice response included, whether books of accounts need to be prepared, and the CA firm's city and reputation.
Red Flags: When the Fee Is Too Low
Very cheap ITR filing (₹100-200) often means the CA is using a bulk software tool with no actual review. Errors in such returns — wrong deductions, missed income — lead to notices and demands that cost far more to fix. Always check: will the CA actually review my documents? Will they be accountable if a notice comes?
Red Flags: When the Fee Is Too High
You may be overpaying if the CA quotes ₹5,000+ for a simple salaried ITR-1 with no complexity. Legitimate CAs are transparent about what the fee covers. Ask specifically: what is included, what is extra, and is the fee fixed or variable?
What Should Be Included in the ITR Filing Fee?
A fair ITR filing service should include: review of all income documents, computation of optimal deductions, comparison of Old vs New regime, actual ITR filing on the portal, e-verification, and basic notice support (143(1) intimation). Charges should be extra for: audit, appeal, notice response beyond 143(1), revised return due to CA error.
GST Fees for Business Tax Filing
Monthly GST filing (GSTR-1 + GSTR-3B): ₹500-1,500/month. Quarterly GST + annual return (GSTR-9): ₹2,000-5,000. GST audit under 35(5): ₹10,000-30,000. New GST registration: ₹1,000-3,000.
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