Here’s the practical way to file an ITR for a courier boy to claim a TDS refund: usually you need to file the correct return on the income tax portal, report all courier income and any TDS shown in Form 26AS/AIS, and then e-verify the return so the refund can be processed.

Which ITR form

For many courier/delivery workers, the form depends on how the income is treated. If the work is under presumptive business income, ITR-4 is commonly used; if the income is only from salary or simple sources, ITR-1 may apply, but the exact form should match the income type shown in the tax records and platform statements.

The safest check is to compare the income source and TDS section in Form 26AS/AIS before selecting the form.

What to keep ready

  • PAN linked with Aadhaar.
  • Bank account pre-validated for refund credit.
  • Form 26AS and AIS to verify TDS.
  • Income details from the courier platform.
  • Any payment summaries or statements from the app/platform.

Filing steps

  1. Log in to the income tax e-filing portal.
  2. Go to “File Income Tax Return.”
  3. Select the correct assessment year and ITR form.
  4. Enter income from courier work and any other income.
  5. Check that TDS matches Form 26AS/AIS.
  6. Submit the return.
  7. E-verify it within the allowed time, because without e-verification the refund will not process.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing the wrong ITR form.
  • Not reporting all income.
  • Skipping e-verification.
  • Not matching TDS with Form 26AS/AIS.
  • Using an unvalidated bank account for the refund.

Refund timing

After successful filing and e-verification, refunds are generally processed by the tax department after return processing, and delays can happen if TDS details do not match or if the return is incomplete.

The key point is simple: claim the refund by filing the right ITR with correct income and TDS details, then complete e-verification.

TL;DR

File the correct ITR, report courier income, match TDS with Form 26AS/AIS, submit, and e-verify to get the refund.