Income Tax Filing (ITR-1)

File your Income Tax Return (ITR-1/Sahaj for most salaried individuals) online through the Income Tax Department's e-Filing portal, with details pre-filled from Form 26AS and AIS.

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Income Tax Department Update: The Income Tax Department recently announced (dated 13-Jul-2026): "CBDT has issued Notification No. 80/2026 [F. No. 275/19/2026-IT(B)], notifying that specified payments such as interest, dividends, professional fees, commission, brokerage, and other financial service-related income received by eligible IFSC Units shall be exempt from TDS under the Income-tax Act, 2025." — see the official notification/circular for details.

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Required Documents

Step-by-Step Process

Log in to the e-Filing Portal

Select ITR Form and Assessment Year

Choose 'File Income Tax Return', select the relevant assessment year, and pick ITR-1 if you're a salaried individual with income under Rs 50 lakh.

Verify Pre-Filled Details

Review salary, TDS, and interest income auto-filled from Form 26AS and the Annual Information Statement (AIS); correct any discrepancies.

Claim Deductions and Compute Tax

Enter eligible deductions (80C, 80D, HRA, home loan interest) and let the portal compute your final tax payable or refund.

Submit and e-Verify

Submit the return and complete e-verification via Aadhaar OTP within 30 days - unverified returns are treated as not filed.

Pro Tips & Warnings

Always cross-check the AIS/TIS statement against your actual bank interest and dividend income - mismatches are a common cause of tax notices.
Filing before the due date (usually July 31) avoids late fees under Section 234F and lets you carry forward capital losses.
e-Verify immediately after submission via Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or bank account - an unverified ITR is legally treated as not filed.