New Delhi, July 19 -- Taxpayers often have to file income tax returns just so to claim a refund for having tax deducted at source for various reasons even when their income does not fall under the taxable bracket. The government is reportedly working on fulfilling this requirement simpler now.

Instead of filing ITRs solely for claiming TDS refund, taxpayers may be able to do it by just filling up a simple form, according to a report by The Hindustan Times.

The Select Committee on the Income Tax Bill 2025 made a recommendation to this effect to the government, the report said citing functionaries related directly with the legislation.

"The panel felt that the current mandatory requirement to file a return solely for the purpose of claim...