ITR-3 Utility Updated: New codes added Under “Nature of Business/Profession”

The Income Tax Department has released the Income Tax Return (ITR) utility new codes under "Nature of Business/Profession" to improve developing sectors and activities.

New Changes In ITR Utility

Vanshika verma | Jul 22, 2025 |

ITR-3 Utility Updated: New codes added Under “Nature of Business/Profession”

ITR-3 Utility Updated: New codes added Under “Nature of Business/Profession”

The Income Tax Department has released the Income Tax Return (ITR) utility new codes under “Nature of Business/Profession” to improve developing sectors and activities. Important additions are the following:

  • 09029 – Commission agents- Kachcha Arahitya
  • 16021 – Social Media Influencers
  • 21009 – Speculative Trading
  • 21010 – Futures and Options Trading
  • 21011 – Buying and Selling Shares

The Income Tax Return (ITR) added by advising Taxpayers and experts must choose the right business/profession code while filing ITR to ensure correct classification of income for AY 2025-26. Avoid notices and surveys due to mismatched data and provide smooth ITR processing by the Income Tax Department. By Selecting the appropriate code, it will ensure the following:

  • Quicker and correct ITR processing
  • Less risk of tax survey or mismatches
  • Proper classification of income

Who is eligible to file ITR-3?

The ITR-3 form is used by individuals and HUFs who have income from business or profession. This also includes freelancers, professionals, and partners in a firm (but not LLP owners). Following are eligible to file ITR-3:

  • Individuals/HUFs who run a business or profession
  • Those receiving remuneration, interest, or commission from a partnership firm
  • Individuals with multiple income from multiple sources, such as Salary, pension, house property, etc.

New ‘Nature of Business/Profession’ codes are as follows:

SectorSub-sectorCode
Wholesale / Retail TradeCommission agents- Kachcha Arahita09029
ProfessionSocial Media Influencers16021
Other ServicesSpeculative trading21009
Other ServicesFutures and Options trading21010
Other ServicesBuying and Selling Shares21011

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