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Salaried individuals with simple income sources can file ITR-1 online easily.
The deadline to file for FY 2024-25 is now September 15, 2025. (Representative Image)
If you are a salaried individual with a basic income structure, filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) using the ITR-1 form is one of the easiest options. For the Assessment Year 2025-26 (Financial Year 2024-25), the Income Tax Department has extended the deadline to September 15, giving taxpayers extra time to complete their filings.
Who Can Use ITR-1?
The ITR-1 form is designed for Resident Individuals (ROR) with total annual income up to Rs 50 lakh. It covers income sources like:
– Salary or pension,
– One house property,
– Other sources, such as interest from savings accounts or fixed deposits, and dividend income.
You can also use ITR-1 if you have agricultural income up to Rs 5,000. New this year, even those earning long-term capital gains (LTCG) up to Rs 1.25 lakh from listed shares or equity mutual funds can now file using this form.
How You Can File
There are two main ways to file your ITR-1:
By downloading and uploading an Excel or Java utility,
Directly on the income tax e-filing website, which is the easiest and most preferred method.
When you file directly on the portal, most of your income details (like salary, TDS, and bank interest) are pre-filled, reducing the chance of errors and saving time.
Step-by-Step Guide to File ITR-1
Step 1: Go to www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/ and log in with your PAN/Aadhaar and password.
Step 2: Navigate to E-File > Income Tax Returns > File Income Tax Return.
Step 3: Select Assessment Year 2025-26, choose Online mode, and click Continue.
Step 4: Click Start New Filing, select Individual, and proceed.
Step 5: Pick ITR-1, then click on Proceed with ITR-1 > Let’s Get Started.
Step 6: Choose your reason for filing; for example, “Taxable income is more than the basic exemption limit.”
Step 7: Fill in sections like: Personal details, Income details, Deductions, Tax paid, Final tax summary.
Don’t Forget to Verify
After submitting your return, you must verify it within 30 days. Use Aadhaar OTP, EVC, DSC, or send a signed ITR-V by post to CPC Bengaluru. After verification, you’ll get confirmation, and the IT Department will start processing your return.
Filing ITR is now quick, convenient, and entirely online; just follow the steps and submit it before the deadline.
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