Step-by-Step Guide: How to File ITR-1 Online (AY 2025-26)
ITR-1 (Sahaj) is the Income Tax Return form for individuals with: Income from salary or pension Income from one house property Income from other sources (excluding lottery, race horses, etc.) Total income up to ₹50 lakhs Let’s walk through the latest process for e-filing ITR-1 online on the Income Tax Department portal for AY 2025-26. 🔹 Step 1: Visit the Income Tax Portal Go to the official Income Tax e-filing website: 👉 https://www.incometax.gov.in 🔹 Step 2: Login to Your Account Click on ‘Login’ (top right corner) Enter your PAN (User ID) , password, and captcha If you're a new user, register first using your PAN 🔹 Step 3: Navigate to ‘File Income Tax Return’ On the dashboard, click on ‘e-File’ > ‘Income Tax Return’ Select: Assessment Year : 2025-26 Mode of Filing : Online Status : Individual ITR Form : Choose ITR-1 🔹 Step 4: Check Prefilled Data The system auto-fetches details like: PAN, name, address Employer information (from Form 16) TDS/TCS (from Form 26AS) B...