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CA Aspirant’s Friend Asks For ‘Free’ ITR Filing; Their Conversation Goes Viral

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The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the assessment year 2024-25 is nearing (July 31). Most people need the help of someone who is good with accounts and tax filing to assist them during this time of the year. Chartered Accountants (CA) and CA aspirants are often sought after by their friends and family to file Income Tax Returns (ITR).

Recently, Manthan Raichura, a CA aspirant, took to X (formerly Twitter) to vent his frustration

This week, a Chartered Accountancy (CA) aspirant took to his X (formerly Twitter) account and shared his opinion on how some acquaintances remember you only during their time of need.

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Raichura shared a chat screenshot of himself and an old acquaintance who had not been in touch with him for a long period of time. The conversation started with a simple “Hello” and within some time the actual motive was revealed. Soon the acquaintance requested help with filing his ITR.

The conversation was initiated by the acquaintance who sent a message, and Raichura responded to it with a curious mind unaware of the sudden unknown contact. The acquaintance then replied in Hindi, saying,

“Yes, I wanted to file the ITR.” Raichura immediately cut to the chase, asking for details and fees. The acquaintance responded, “Achaa…fees dena hoga. Kitna? (Oh, I have to pay a fee? How much?)”

Just when Raichura quoted the fee for his help with the ITR, his acquaintance backed out as he was hoping to get the service for free. He left the conversation saying,

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“Rehn de (leave it)”

Raichura shared the screenshot of the WhatsApp chat and wrote,

“I take no shame in asking for ITR filing fees. It is that time of the year when some unrelated relatives and old disconnected ‘friends’ will call/text for their selfish reason. Why should I feed my time to keep an inexistent relation?”

He added that no one should feel ashamed to ask for a fee for their hard work and time. The post went viral with over a million views, 11,000 ‘likes’, over 500 re-posts, and over 600 bookmarks.

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The post was flooded with comments from netizens. They gave mixed reactions to Raichura’s opinion

One user remarked,

“Bhai, I asked my CA friend to file only after you take money. It is his source of earning; I can’t expect him to do it for free.”

Another user said,

“Same for doctors, bro! Why should such people be given free treatment after spending so many years in medical training? Good one. Keep it up.”

One user said that he happily pays his best friend who files his ITR. Several people backed Raichura by saying that no one should offer their service for free.

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However, some reactions were not supportive. One user commented,

“Thank God I don’t have a CA friend like you. He’s a friend of 24 years, and we’ve met only thrice in the last 18 years, yet he just asks for my Form 16 and does the honour. I’m blessed I have friends like him.”

Another user suggested that the decline should be proper and respectful. A CA professional supported the decision of Manthan Raichuria. Another user asked Raichura to disclose the fee he quoted so that they could do the same to sway people.

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Many users asked Raichura about his quoted fees and he replied to most of them

Though ITR filing has been a lot simpler than before, people still look up to professionals for help. Should they offer their service for free? Let us know in the comments.

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