For Salaried Individuals with Simple Income
1️⃣ 🧾 Introduction – What is ITR-1?
ITR-1 (Sahaj) is the simplest income tax return form for:
- Resident Individuals (not HUF)
- Total income up to ₹50 lakh
- Sources: Salary/pension, 1 house property, other sources (interest, etc.)
🌐 Official Website: https://www.incometax.gov.in
2️⃣ 📜 Types of Licenses Offered (Scope of ITR-1)
Use ITR-1 if you have:
- Salary or pension income
- Income from one house property
- Income from other sources (FD interest, savings account, etc.)
- Agricultural income up to ₹5,000
❌ Not Applicable For:
- Income from business/profession
- Capital gains
- More than one house property
- Foreign income/assets
- Crypto investments
3️⃣ 👨💼 Who Needs These Services?
You should use professional ITR-1 services if:
- You’re salaried with TDS & want to claim refunds
- You invest in FDs, RDs, or mutual funds
- You want to ensure full deduction claims under 80C, 80D
- You want error-free filing with 100% accuracy
4️⃣ 🤝 Why Choose a Filing Service Provider?
✔️ Advantages of expert assistance:
- Saves time
- Avoids mistakes in Form 16/Form 26AS details
- Maximizes eligible refunds
- Helps handle notices, mismatches, or e-verification
- Ensures timely filing to avoid penalties
5️⃣ 📝 Registration Process – Step-by-Step ITR-1 Filing
Here’s how to file ITR-1 online in 2025:
- Go to 👉 incometax.gov.in
- Login or register with your PAN
- Go to e-File > Income Tax Return > File Now
- Select AY 2024-25, choose ITR-1
- Select online or offline utility
- Fill the form with:
- Salary income (via Form 16)
- House property details
- Other income (interest, dividends)
- Deductions under Chapter VI-A (80C, 80D, etc.)
- Preview and validate
- e-Verify using Aadhaar OTP, Net banking or EVC
6️⃣ 📂 Documents Required
📁 You’ll need:
- PAN, Aadhaar
- Form 16
- Salary slips (optional)
- Interest certificates (bank, FD)
- Form 26AS / AIS
- Proofs for deductions: LIC, PF, health insurance, home loan, etc.
- Bank account details
7️⃣ 💸 Cost Involved
Service Type | Approximate Fee (INR) |
Basic ITR-1 Filing | ₹500 – ₹1,500 |
With Tax Planning or Deductions | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 |
✅ Note: Complex cases (e.g., rental income, HRA) may cost slightly more.
8️⃣ ⏰ Time Taken
- Simple ITR-1: 1 day
- With deductions/tax planning: 2–3 days
- Deadline: July 31, 2025 (non-audit cases)
9️⃣ ⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
🚫 Don’t make these errors:
- Wrong form (e.g., ITR-2 instead of ITR-1 or vice versa)
- Not reporting bank interest income
- Missing TDS details from Form 26AS
- Incorrect deduction claims
- Skipping e-Verification
✅ Double-check all entries before submission.
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1️⃣1️⃣ ❓ FAQs
Q1. Who can file ITR-1?
👉 Resident individuals with income up to ₹50 lakh from salary, one house, and interest income.
Q2. Can NRIs file ITR-1?
👉 No, ITR-1 is only for resident individuals.
Q3. What if I have income from capital gains?
👉 Use ITR-2 or ITR-3, not ITR-1.
Q4. What happens if I miss the deadline?
👉 You can file a belated return (with penalty), but sooner is better to avoid interest.