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ITR-1 Form: Sahaj for Salaried Individuals

Complete guide to ITR-1 Sahaj form. Who can file, which income to report, and how to fill ITR-1.

GetYourCA Team
8 April 2026·Updated 8 April 20261 min read12.5K views

ITR-1 Form (Sahaj)#

What is ITR-1?#

ITR-1 (Sahaj) is the simplest form for salaried individuals with straightforward income.

Who Can File ITR-1?#

  • Resident individuals
  • Total income up to ₹50 lakh
  • Income from salary/pension
  • One house property
  • Other sources (interest, etc.)
  • Agricultural income up to ₹5,000

Who CANNOT File ITR-1?#

  • Non-resident
  • Capital gains
  • More than one house property
  • Business/profession income
  • Foreign assets/income
  • Loss from house property

Sections in ITR-1#

  1. Personal Information
  2. Income from Salary/Pension
  3. Income from House Property
  4. Income from Other Sources
  5. Total Income and Tax Computation
  6. Tax Paid (TDS, Advance Tax)
  7. Bank Account Details

Documents Required#

  • Form 16
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Bank account details
  • Form 26AS
  • House property details (if any)

How to File#

  1. Login to income tax portal
  2. Select ITR-1
  3. Pre-fill from Form 16
  4. Enter details manually
  5. Validate and submit
  6. E-verify via Aadhaar OTP

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