Jio Finance’s INR 24 ITR filing plan vs Tax e-filing portal
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Jio Finance Tax Filing + Advisory Plan (INR 25,000)
What’s Included in Jio Finance Tax Filing + Advisory Plan
- Unlimited video calls for tax filing assistance
- Tax calculation walkthroughs
- Next year tax planning with monthly advisory video calls
- Dedicated priority support
- That plan Covers NRI income, ESOPs & RSUs, Foreign income & Business income
Pricing Original: INR 62,500 & Discounted: INR 25,000 (with code OFFERIT)
Comparison of Jio Finance’s INR 24 ITR filing plan vs the free Income Tax e-filing portal
ITR Filing: Jio Finance App vs Income Tax Portal
Parameter | Jio Finance App (INR 24 Plan) | Income Tax Portal (Free) |
Cost | INR 24 (cheapest among fintech platforms) | Free for all taxpayers |
Best For | Nil ITR, ITR-1 filers with simple income | Simple income sources; salaried individuals; pre-filled data |
Ease of Use | User-friendly UI, refund tracking, tax planner tools | Requires some navigation effort; no need to upload Form 16 |
Expert Support | No CA support in INR 24 plan; INR 999 for assisted filing | No CA support; designed for self-filing |
Data Safety | Processed by TaxBuddy (registered ERI); Jio claims no data storage | Managed by CBDT; secure government platform |
- Jio Finance INR 24 Plan is ideal for First-time filers, Salaried individuals with no additional income & Those who want a guided experience but don’t need expert help.
- Income Tax Portal is best if You’re comfortable navigating government portals, You want full control and zero cost, You prefer not to share data with third-party platforms
- Things to Watch Out For Jio’s INR 24 plan is not suitable for complex cases like Capital gains, Foreign income, Business/professional income. Concerns around data usage exist, though Jio claims compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.
- Many professionals offer similar services for INR 5,000–INR 15,000. The INR 24 ITR filing plan promoted earlier is seen as PR bait, not a full-service offering. CA & Income tax expert and others professional are cautioning taxpayers to look beyond the marketing and assess the actual value.
Jio Finance INR 24 Plan : Should You Consider It? If Taxpayer
- Have complex income sources (NRI, ESOPs, foreign income), Want year-round advisory support, Prefer video-based consultations. it might be worth exploring. But if your tax situation is straightforward, you may find more affordable options with similar quality.
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