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Returns and Forms Applicable for Salaried Individuals for AY 2025-26

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Multiple forms of Income Tax Return (ITR) exist for different income types and taxpayer categories. Salaried individuals typically consider ITR-1 (SAHAJ), ITR-2, ITR-3, and ITR-4.

ITR-1 (SAHAJ)

Eligibility: Resident individuals with total income up to ₹50 lakh

  • Salary/Pension
  • One house property (excluding loss cases)
  • Other sources like interest, family pension, dividend
  • Agricultural income up to ₹5,000

Not Applicable If:

  1. Total income exceeds ₹50 lakh
  2. Director in a company
  3. Held unlisted shares, foreign assets/income
  4. Claiming relief u/s 90/91
  5. Agricultural income > ₹5,000
  6. Tax deducted u/s 194N
  7. Signed authority in foreign accounts
  8. Deferred ESOP tax cases

ITR-2

Eligibility:

  • Individuals/HUFs without income from business/profession
  • Not eligible for ITR-1

ITR-3

Eligibility:

  • Individuals/HUFs with income from business or profession
  • Crypto income treated as business income
  • Not eligible for ITR-1, ITR-2, or ITR-4

ITR-4 (SUGAM)

Eligibility:

  • Resident Individuals, HUFs, Firms (non-LLP)
  • Total Income ≤ ₹50 lakh
  • Business/Profession income on presumptive basis (44AD/ADA/AE)

Essential Forms for Salaried Taxpayers

Form Name Purpose Includes
Form 12BB Declaration of tax-saving investments to employer HRA, LTC, interest on home loan, deductions (VI-A)
Form 16 Salary paid and TDS deducted certificate Part A (TDS), Part B (Salary breakup, deductions)
Form 16A TDS certificate for income other than salary Interest, commission, rent, etc.
Form 26AS Annual tax credit statement Details of TDS, TCS, advance tax, self-assessment
AIS Annual Information Statement TDS/TCS, interest, dividends, MF transactions, etc.
Form 15G / 15H Prevent TDS deduction on interest if income is below taxable limit 15G: For individuals under 60 years
15H: For senior citizens (60 years and above)
Form 10E Relief under section 89(1) for arrears/advance salary Mandatory for claiming relief while filing return
💡 Tip: Verify Form 26AS and AIS before filing returns to prevent mismatch issues.

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