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ClearTax ITR
by Clear · Bengaluru, Karnataka · Since 2011
Self and expert-assisted income tax filing for individuals and businesses.
- Starting price
- ₹2,499
- Expert-assisted Basic plan (discounted from ₹5,000)
- Free trial / plan
- DIY filing
- Self ITR filing listed; price not shown
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.8
- transparency & India fit
What is ClearTax ITR?
ClearTax is the income tax filing site many salaried Indians land on every July. It pulls in Form 16, AIS and 26AS, so most of your income figures are filled before you start. If your return is simple, the do-it-yourself flow is quick. If it isn't, you can hand the whole thing to an expert who prepares the return and shows you the computation before you verify.
The expert plans are where ClearTax earns its money, and the prices climb with complexity. On the homepage when we checked, Basic was ₹2,499 (salary, rent, interest and capital gains from mutual funds, shares and crypto), Premium ₹3,799 (adds F&O, intraday and freelance income), Elite ₹5,999 (business income above ₹50 lakh, ESOPs/RSUs, US stocks and foreign income) and Luxe ₹14,999 (everything, plus year-round advice). A separate pricing page shows lower 'starting from' figures, such as ₹1,299 for salary and house rent, so read what's included before you pay.
It's a good fit for salaried people with capital gains or ESOPs who don't have a CA. Traders with heavy F&O or business income should check whether a tax audit applies, because ClearTax says audit fees are not included.
What works well
- +Pre-fills data from Form 16, AIS and 26AS
- +Clear upgrade path from DIY to expert-assisted filing
- +Expert plans cover ESOPs, RSUs, US stocks and foreign income, which many cheap filers avoid
- +You review the computation sheet before the return is verified
- +Mobile filing through the Black by ClearTax app
What to watch out for
- −Plan prices differ between the homepage and the pricing page, which is confusing
- −Audit fees are extra when an audit is required
- −The 24-hour filing promise has exceptions: Elite and Luxe can take up to 72 hours
- −Heavy upselling towards paid plans and other Clear products
Best suited for: Salaried taxpayers who want a quick, pre-filled return · Employees with ESOPs, RSUs or foreign stocks · Investors and traders who prefer an expert to prepare their return
ClearTax ITR at a glance
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ClearTax ITR features
Researched from ClearTax ITR's official product pages · updated October 2026.
Self filing
- ITR-1, 2, 3 and 4 flows
- Form 16, AIS and 26AS import
- Guides by income type
Expert filing
- Document upload and CA preparation
- Computation review before verification
- Notice management
- NRI, HUF and advance tax services
ClearTax ITR pricing (INR)
SourceEvery edition as published by the vendor. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full ClearTax ITR pricing breakdown
Basic
₹2,499
per return
- Salary, rent and interest income
- Capital gains from mutual funds, shares and crypto
- 24-hour filing
Premium
₹3,799
per return
- Everything in Basic
- F&O and intraday trading
- Freelance income
Elite
₹5,999
per return
- Business income above ₹50 lakh
- ESOPs and RSUs
- US stocks and foreign income
Luxe
₹14,999
per return
- All income sources
- Year-round advisory
- • Homepage prices were shown as discounts off higher list prices.
- • The pricing page separately lists CA-assisted filing from ₹1,299 (salary and house rent), ₹2,999 (crypto) and ₹3,999 (capital gains, self-employed).
- • Audit fees are not included.
- • The pages we checked did not state whether prices include GST.
Buying for a team? App Advisor can get you a volume quote and any partner discount available.
Integrations, security & India
For Indian businesses
- Handles Indian ITR forms 1 to 4 with AIS and 26AS reconciliation
- ClearTax claims ₹5,346 crore+ in lifetime refunds delivered
Trust, compliance & who uses ClearTax ITR
8M+ taxpayers (ClearTax claim)
Users covered
Is ClearTax ITR the best choice for you?
Best choice if you are…
- Salaried taxpayers who want a quick, pre-filled return
- Employees with ESOPs, RSUs or foreign stocks
- Investors and traders who prefer an expert to prepare their return
Look elsewhere if you are…
- Anyone whose return needs a tax audit; you'll pay the auditor separately
- Very simple ITR-1 filers who are comfortable using the free income tax portal directly
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Specifications
- Category
- Income tax & TDS software
- Vendor
- Clear
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Founded
- 2011
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- ₹2,499 · Expert-assisted Basic plan (discounted from ₹5,000)
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- Yes
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Is ClearTax ITR filing free?+
ClearTax lists a self ITR filing option, but the pages we checked did not show its price. Expert-assisted plans are clearly paid, starting at ₹2,499 on the homepage.
How much does a CA-assisted ITR on ClearTax cost?+
The homepage showed Basic at ₹2,499, Premium ₹3,799, Elite ₹5,999 and Luxe ₹14,999. The pricing page shows 'starting from' prices as low as ₹1,299, so compare what each includes.
Which ClearTax plan do I need for F&O or intraday?+
F&O and intraday income start at the Premium plan. If your turnover triggers a tax audit, the auditor's fee is extra.
Can I file ESOP or US stock income through ClearTax?+
Yes, ESOPs, RSUs, US stocks and foreign income are covered under the Elite plan.
How fast does ClearTax file my return?+
ClearTax promises 24-hour filing for expert plans, with Elite and Luxe taking up to 72 hours.
Is there a ClearTax mobile app?+
Yes. ClearTax directs mobile users to the Black by ClearTax app.
ClearTax vs filing on the income tax portal: which is better?+
The government portal is free and fine for simple salaried returns. ClearTax helps when you have capital gains, multiple income sources or want a CA to check your return.
What is ClearTax ITR?+
ClearTax ITR is income tax & tds software by Clear, an Indian company from Bengaluru. Self and expert-assisted income tax filing for individuals and businesses.
How much does ClearTax ITR cost?+
Clear publishes: ₹2,499 · Expert-assisted Basic plan (discounted from ₹5,000). Confirm current plans and taxes on the official pricing page.
Does ClearTax ITR offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — ClearTax ITR offers a free plan you can start with.
Is ClearTax ITR made in India?+
Yes. ClearTax ITR is built by Clear, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Who is ClearTax ITR best suited for?+
ClearTax ITR suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for income tax & tds software.
What are the best alternatives to ClearTax ITR?+
Popular alternatives in income tax & tds software include myITreturn, Tax2win, Quicko. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is ClearTax ITR deployed?+
ClearTax ITR is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
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