Did you know you can claim HRA exemption even when you live with your parents? It's a common misconception that costs many taxpayers valuable savings. Our detailed blog post breaks down exactly how to do it legally: from ensuring genuine rent payments and formal agreements to understanding your parents' tax implications. Learn the crucial conditions and required documents to unlock this significant tax benefit. Simplify your HRA claim with expert guidance from myitronline.

The blog post announces the early notification of ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam) forms by the CBDT for the Assessment Year 2025-26 (corresponding to Financial Year 2024-25). It details the eligibility criteria for using these forms, explains the significance of the early notification for taxpayers (more preparation time, potentially earlier filing utility release), clarifies the difference between form notification and utility release, reminds readers about the AY/FY distinction, and advises taxpayers to start gathering necessary documents while waiting for the official filing utilities to be launched on the Income Tax portal.