Created on: 06/09/2025
This blog post serves as a comprehensive guide to selecting the correct Income Tax Return (ITR) form (ITR-1 to ITR-7) for Assessment Year 2025-26 (Financial Year 2024-25). It begins by emphasizing the importance of choosing the right form to avoid penalties and highlights the extended filing deadline for individuals and HUFs. The post then details important updates for AY 2025-26, including changes to LTCG reporting in ITR-1/4, compulsory detailed disclosures for old regime deductions, new TDS section requirements, revised asset reporting thresholds, and the default new tax regime. A simplified overview of applicability and exclusions for each ITR form (ITR-1 to ITR-7) is provided. Finally, it uses seven practical case studies to illustrate how different taxpayer profiles (salaried, freelancers, businesses, firms, companies, trusts) can correctly identify their applicable ITR form. The synopsis concludes by advising readers to consult official guidelines and tax professionals for accurate filing.