Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Revised ITR-1 (Sahaj) Form for AY 2025-26 Explained
The Income Tax Department updated the ITR-1 (Sahaj) form for people to file their taxes for the 2025-26 assessment year, covering income from the financial year 2024-25.
This form is for residents with simple income, like salaries, interest, and dividends, up to ₹50 lakh, including some agricultural income and long-term capital gains.
It's like a simple tax form for those with basic income sources, making it easier to file.
However, people who are company directors, have income from a business, or have complex investments cannot use this form.
The update simplifies tax filing for smaller investors.
ITR-1 (Sahaj) form revised for AY 2025-26, applicable to income earned in FY 2024-25.
Form designed for resident individuals with income not exceeding ₹50 lakh from specified sources.
Includes income from salary, house property, other sources like interest, dividends, and agricultural income up to ₹5,000.
Allows reporting of long-term capital gains (LTCG) up to ₹1.25 lakh under Section 112A.
Not applicable for directors, those with unlisted equity shares, business/profession income, or exceeding LTCG limits.
- Who
- Resident individuals meeting specific income criteria.
- What
- Revised ITR-1 (Sahaj) form for income tax filing.
- When
- Applicable for AY 2025-26, reflecting income from FY 2024-25.
- Where
- Through the Income Tax Department's e-filing portal.
- Why
- To simplify tax filing for small taxpayers with straightforward income.
- Assessment Year
- AY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25)
- Applicable To
- Resident Individuals (excluding not ordinarily residents)
- Maximum Total Income
- ₹50 lakh
- Permitted Income Sources
- Salary, house property, other sources, agricultural income up to ₹5,000
- Maximum LTCG under Section 112A
- ₹1.25 lakh
- Ineligible Filers
- Directors, business income, unlisted equity shares, exceeding LTCG limits