Can I file a nil return if I have no income?

Question

I didn’t have any earnings this year. Can I still file a return to maintain ATL status?

Answer 1

1️⃣ Yes, you can file a return even if you had no income or earnings in the year.
2️⃣ Such a filing is called a Nil Return in the tax system.
3️⃣ Filing a Nil Return ensures your name stays on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL).
4️⃣ Staying on ATL gives you benefits like reduced withholding taxes.
5️⃣ So, it is recommended to file the return each year, even with no income.