{"id":539,"date":"2025-06-11T15:03:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T09:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vittsalah.com\/?p=539"},"modified":"2025-06-11T15:22:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T09:52:06","slug":"simplified-itr-filing-eligibility-criteria-for-itr-1-sahaj-%f0%9f%93%91%f0%9f%92%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vittsalah.com\/?p=539","title":{"rendered":"Simplified ITR Filing: Eligibility Criteria for ITR-1 (Sahaj) \ud83d\udcd1\ud83d\udcbc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Income Tax Department of India has further streamlined the ITR filing process, making it more accessible for taxpayers. If you\u2019re considering filing ITR-1 (Sahaj), this guide provides a clear overview of who qualifies and who does not. Let\u2019s explore the eligibility criteria to ensure you file with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is Eligible to File ITR-1 (Sahaj)?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>ITR-1, also known as Sahaj, is designed for individuals meeting the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resident Individuals<\/strong> with a total income not exceeding \u20b950 lakh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sources of Income<\/strong> limited to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Salary or pension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income from one house property (excluding cases where losses are brought forward).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other sources, such as interest from savings accounts, fixed deposits, or similar investments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural income up to \u20b95,000 only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is Ineligible to File ITR-1 (Sahaj)?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain individuals must opt for a different ITR form if they fall under these categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Directors in a company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals who held unlisted equity shares during the previous financial year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those with income from a business or profession.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residents with foreign assets or foreign-sourced income.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals with capital gains exceeding the permitted threshold (LTCG under Section 112A above \u20b91.25 lakh) or those with carry forward\/brought forward losses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visual Guide to ITR-1 Eligibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Income Tax Department has provided a detailed infographic to help taxpayers understand these criteria at a glance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/vittsalah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-11-at-14.56.08-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vittsalah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-11-at-14.56.08-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/vittsalah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-11-at-14.56.08-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/vittsalah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-11-at-14.56.08-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/vittsalah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-11-at-14.56.08-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/vittsalah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-11-at-14.56.08.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure compliance this tax season with ease. For any queries, feel free to reach out in the comments section below, and we\u2019ll assist you promptly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Income Tax Department of India has further streamlined the ITR filing process, making it more accessible for taxpayers. If you\u2019re considering filing ITR-1 (Sahaj), this guide provides a clear overview of who qualifies and who does not. Let\u2019s explore the eligibility criteria to ensure you file with confidence. 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