Created on: 07/15/2025 
                                            
                                            This guide makes it easier to choose the right Income Tax Return (ITR) form for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 (Financial Year 2024-25). It explains each ITR form (ITR-1 Sahaj, ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4 Sugam, ITR-5, ITR-6, ITR-7) by outlining who can use each one, who cannot, and the specific income sources or taxpayer categories they cover. The guide also notes important updates for AY 2025-26, including the inclusion of certain LTCG in ITR-1 and ITR-4, changes in VDA reporting, updated capital gains segregation, higher thresholds for asset and liability reporting, and required deduction disclosures. The purpose is to help individuals and entities choose the right form for accurate and compliant tax filing.