Income Tax e-Filing 2026 – Important Details (India)

Income Tax e-Filing 2026 – Important Details (India)

The official Income Tax e-Filing portal is:

Income Tax e-Filing Portal

Who Can File ITR-1 (Sahaj)?

You can use ITR-1 if:

• Your total income is up to ₹50 lakh
• Income is from:
  • Salary/Pension
  • One or two house properties
  • Interest income
• Agricultural income is up to ₹5,000
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Who Can File ITR-4 (Sugam)?

Suitable for:

• Small business owners
• Freelancers/professionals under presumptive taxation
• Income up to ₹50 lakh
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Documents Required

Keep these ready before filing:

• PAN Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank account details
• Form 16 (for employees)
• Salary slips
• Interest certificates
• Investment proofs
• TDS details
• AIS/TIS information

• New Updates for 2026

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  • Online filing for ITR-1 and ITR-4 is already enabled.
  • Excel utility is also available.
  • Additional disclosure fields for capital gains and trading transactions have been added this year.

   

• Steps to File Income Tax Return Online

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  1. Visit the portal
     Income Tax e-Filing Portal
  2. Login using PAN/Aadhaar
  3. Click File Income Tax Return
  4. Select:
     • Assessment Year: AY 2026-27
     • Online or Offline mode
  5. Choose correct ITR form
  6. Fill income and deduction details
  7. Verify tax details and submit
  8. Complete e-Verification using:
     • Aadhaar OTP
     • Net banking
     • Bank account
     • Demat account
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Important Dates for AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26)