Tax return is a document or file submitted by taxpayers to the tax authority and shows the calculation of their tax liability. The process of filing tax returns can lead to various similar terms such as filing taxes, tax forms, tax documents, tax papers, or income tax return. Taxpayers may also use tax refunds or tax rebates as synonyms for tax returns, as these show the potential gains after tax liabilities have been settled. Governments may also use terms such as annual tax summary or income tax forms to indicate the same filing requirements. Regardless of the term used, the importance of submitting a comprehensive, timely, and accurate tax return cannot be overstated.