‘INR 12 Lakh in a Few Days’: CA’s Earnings During ITR Filing Season Go Viral, Internet Reacts

With the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline approaching, a viral social media post has put the spotlight on the earning potential of chartered accountants (CAs) during the busy tax filing season.

The post, shared by X user Paritosh Sharma, claims that a Pune-based CA earned around INR 12 lakh in just a few days by helping nearly 400 clients file their Income Tax Returns.

CA Reportedly Charged INR 3,000 Per Client

According to Sharma, the chartered accountant, who is his friend, started building his practice only three years ago and now serves around 400 clients.

"Friend of mine in Pune is a CA who helps people in his network file their ITRs. He started just three years ago. Today, he has around 400 clients." Viral Video: Jewellery Worth INR 10 Lakh Goes Missing From Karnataka Store, CCTV Reveals Rat Behind Bizarre ‘Heist’.

CA's Earnings During ITR Filing Season Go Viral

Friend of mine in Pune is a CA who helps people in his network file their ITRs.

He started just three years ago. Today, he has around 400 clients.

He charges ₹3,000 per client during the ITR season, making around ₹12 lakh in just a few days. He has even hired two interns to…

— Paritsh Sharrma (🗣️Paritosh) (@Paritolkks) July 30, 2026

He added, "He charges INR 3,000 per client during the ITR season, making around INR 12 lakh in just a few days. He has even hired two interns to handle the workload."

Practice Grew Beyond ITR Filing

Sharma said the CA's growing client network eventually brought in more professional opportunities beyond tax return filing. Ruchika Singh Booked After Viral Video Shows Her Using Abusive Language Against PM Narendra Modi During Jantar Mantar Protest.

"As his network grew, clients also started approaching him for business registrations, accounting and other compliance work. Today, he's making more from his practice than from his full-time job. Crazy how much money a skill can make when combined with trust and a strong network."

The post has since gone viral, drawing widespread attention on social media.

Social Media Users Divided

While many users praised the CA's success, others pointed out the realities of managing a large client base.

Internet Reacts

There are hardly any people who pay ₹3,000 for a simple ITR.

People having RSUs, heavy capital gains or NRIs only pay ₹3,000 or more per ITR.

So the example you're giving is an anomaly.

15-20 years back, yes, CAs used to make very good money doing practice but with the…

— Kanan Bahl (@BahlKanan) July 31, 2026

He has earned that knowledge and not bought it.

Hard work and merit pays, it never misses but yes there is sometimes mismatch in expectation and reality but if by chance it misses this life trust me there is big big plan

— DBsuresB@The Phoneix (@Suresh30559743) July 31, 2026

The first and fastest job will be CA gone by AI

— Ulhas (@Ulhas38751175) July 31, 2026

"He has earned that knowledge and not bought it," one user wrote.

Another commented, "Nowadays, all CAs ask for INR 10,000 at least."

Some users, however, highlighted the challenges of independent practice.

"400 clients who never pay on time; some take a year to pay. Technically, these numbers look good only for calculations," one person wrote.

Another user raised concerns about work-life balance, saying, "What about mental health? You need to pick calls 24x7. No one listens to your intern; everyone wants to speak with you only. A job with flexible hours is much better than practice unless you are passionate about it."

The discussion has reignited conversations on social media about the opportunities and pressures associated with running a chartered accountancy practice, especially during the peak ITR filing season.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 31, 2026 07:12 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).