Online Filing of ITR-1, ITR-4 enabled by Dept on Income Tax Portal
As of now, only ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms are available for online submission.
The Income Tax Department of India has activated online filing for Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Financial Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26) through its official e-filing portal, incometax.gov.in. As of now, only ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms are available for online submission. Eligibility Criteria for ITR-1 and ITR-4 ITR-1, also known as 'Sahaj', is designed for resident...
The Income Tax Department of India has activated online filing for Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Financial Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26) through its official e-filing portal, incometax.gov.in. As of now, only ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms are available for online submission.
Eligibility Criteria for ITR-1 and ITR-4
ITR-1, also known as 'Sahaj', is designed for resident individuals with income up to ₹50 lakh from salary, one house property, and other sources like interest. ITR-4, or 'Sugam', caters to individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and firms (other than LLPs) with presumptive income from business or profession under Sections 44AD, 44ADA, or 44AE, with income also up to ₹50 lakh.
The online filing process now includes pre-filled data, aimed at simplifying the return filing process for taxpayers. This feature reduces manual data entry, minimizing errors and expediting the filing process.
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Deadline Extension
To accommodate the changes and provide ample time for taxpayers, the deadline for filing ITR-1 and ITR-4 has been extended to September 15, 2025, from the usual July 31 cutoff.
Availability of Excel Utilities
In addition to online filing, the Income Tax Department has released Excel-based utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4, allowing taxpayers to prepare their returns offline before uploading them to the portal.
High Volume of Early Filings
Within just five days of enabling the online filing for ITR-1 and ITR-4, over 1.23 lakh tax returns have been filed, indicating a proactive approach by taxpayers towards compliance.
Conclusion
The activation of online filing for ITR-1 and ITR-4, along with the introduction of pre-filled data and extended deadlines, marks a significant step towards simplifying the tax filing process for individuals and small businesses in India. Taxpayers are encouraged to utilize these facilities to ensure timely and accurate submission of their income tax returns.
For more information and to file your return, visit the official Income Tax e-filing portal Website.
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