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.

The CBDT has notified the ITR forms (1-7) for AY 2025-26, incorporating changes from the Finance Act, 2024. This blog provides a comprehensive overview of the key modifications in each form, focusing on changes in capital gains reporting, eligibility criteria, deduction disclosures, and other compliance requirements to help taxpayers prepare for the upcoming filing season.

This comprehensive guide provides taxpayers with a detailed understanding of ITR 7, including who is eligible to file, how to file, and important dates to remember. It also covers the penalty for late filing and frequently asked questions.

This blog provides a comprehensive guide on the newly released ITR-7 e-filing utilities. It covers who can use the ITR-7 form, how to download the utilities, and additional information for filing electronically for the Assessment Year 2024-2025.