{"id":499,"date":"2025-05-21T17:17:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T11:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vittsalah.com\/?p=499"},"modified":"2025-05-21T17:17:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T11:47:25","slug":"income-tax-return-itr-1-filing-guide-for-fy-2024-25-ay-2025-26-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vittsalah.com\/?p=499","title":{"rendered":"Income Tax Return (ITR-1) Filing Guide for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)-2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) is mandatory if your income exceeds the basic exemption limit.&nbsp;<strong>ITR-1 (Sahaj)<\/strong>&nbsp;is the simplest form for salaried individuals, pensioners, and those with income from one house property, other sources (interest, dividends), and agricultural income up to \u20b95,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a&nbsp;<strong>step-by-step guide<\/strong>&nbsp;to filing&nbsp;<strong>ITR-1 for FY 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Can File ITR-1 (Sahaj)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705&nbsp;<strong>Resident Individuals<\/strong>&nbsp;with income from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Salary\/Pension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One House Property (No loss carried forward)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other Sources (Interest, Dividends, Family Pension)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Income (Up to \u20b95,000)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c&nbsp;<strong>Who Cannot Use ITR-1?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Freelancers\/Business Owners (Use ITR-3\/ITR-4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capital Gains (Stocks, Property \u2013 Use ITR-2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign Income\/Assets (Use ITR-2\/ITR-3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More than one house property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Documents Required for ITR-1 Filing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc&nbsp;<strong>Form 16<\/strong>&nbsp;(From Employer)<br>\ud83d\udccc&nbsp;<strong>Bank Statements<\/strong>&nbsp;(Interest Certificates)<br>\ud83d\udccc&nbsp;<strong>Rent Receipts<\/strong>&nbsp;(If claiming HRA)<br>\ud83d\udccc&nbsp;<strong>Home Loan Interest Certificate<\/strong>&nbsp;(If applicable)<br>\ud83d\udccc&nbsp;<strong>Aadhaar-PAN Link<\/strong>&nbsp;(Mandatory)<br>\ud83d\udccc&nbsp;<strong>Investment Proofs (80C, 80D, etc.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step ITR-1 Filing Process (FY 2024-25)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Register\/Login to Income Tax Portal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Login with\u00a0<strong>PAN (as User ID) + Password<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Select ITR-1 (Sahaj) for AY 2025-26<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to\u00a0<strong>&#8220;e-File&#8221; \u2192 &#8220;Income Tax Return&#8221; \u2192 &#8220;File Now&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose\u00a0<strong>Assessment Year 2025-26<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192\u00a0<strong>ITR-1 (Sahaj)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Fill Income Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Salary\/Pension<\/strong>\u00a0(From Form 16)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>House Property Income<\/strong>\u00a0(If applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other Income<\/strong>\u00a0(Interest, Dividends, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deductions (80C, 80D, etc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Verify Tax Paid (TDS\/Advance Tax)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check\u00a0<strong>Form 26AS (Tax Credit Statement)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Match TDS with employer\/bank deductions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Calculate Tax Payable\/Refund<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The portal auto-calculates tax liability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If\u00a0<strong>tax paid > liability<\/strong>, you get a refund.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6: Submit &amp; E-Verify<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>E-Verify via Aadhaar OTP, Net Banking, or EVC<\/strong>\u00a0(Mandatory within 30 days).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No ITR processing without verification!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Changes in ITR-1 for FY 2024-25<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd39&nbsp;<strong>Simplified Disclosure for Salaried Employees<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udd39&nbsp;<strong>Mandatory Aadhaar-PAN Link<\/strong>&nbsp;(Else \u20b91,000 penalty)<br>\ud83d\udd39&nbsp;<strong>New Tax Regime Default?<\/strong>&nbsp;(Check if opting for old vs. new regime)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deadline for ITR-1 Filing (FY 2024-25)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5&nbsp;<strong>31st July 2025<\/strong>&nbsp;(For Individuals)<br>\u23f0&nbsp;<strong>Late Filing?<\/strong>&nbsp;Penalty up to \u20b95,000 + Interest under&nbsp;<strong>Section 234F<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c&nbsp;<strong>Incorrect PAN\/Aadhaar Details<\/strong><br>\u274c&nbsp;<strong>Mismatch in TDS &amp; Form 26AS<\/strong><br>\u274c&nbsp;<strong>Not Reporting Interest Income (Savings\/FDs)<\/strong><br>\u274c&nbsp;<strong>Missing E-Verification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need Help?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free ITR Filing Assistance:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax Expert Consultation<\/strong>\u00a0(For Complex Cases)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) is mandatory if your income exceeds the basic exemption limit.&nbsp;ITR-1 (Sahaj)&nbsp;is the simplest form for salaried individuals, pensioners, and those with income from one house property, other sources (interest, dividends), and agricultural income up to \u20b95,000. 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