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Which ITR Form Should I File?

answer a few questions and see the income tax return form that likely applies to you for ay 2026-27.

likely formITR-1 (Sahaj)
salary / one house property / other income within ITR-1 limits.

indicative only — edge cases (director, unlisted shares, esops, clubbing, etc.) can change the form. we confirm and file the correct return for you.

Why the Right ITR Form Matters

filing the wrong itr form can get your return treated as defective under section 139(9) — meaning notices and rework. the correct form depends on your residential status and your income sources.

The Common ITR Forms

formwho it's for
ITR-1 (Sahaj)resident with salary / one house property / other income up to ₹50 lakh
ITR-2capital gains, more than one house property, foreign income/assets, income above ₹50 lakh, or NRIs (no business)
ITR-3business or professional income with books
ITR-4 (Sugam)presumptive business/profession under 44AD / 44ADA

How to Use This Selector

  • set your residential status and number of house properties;
  • choose your business-income type, if any;
  • tick capital gains, high income or foreign income as they apply;
  • see the form that likely fits — then let us confirm and file it.

Edge Cases to Watch

company directors, holders of unlisted shares, esops and clubbing of income can change the answer. treat this as a guide; we verify the correct form before filing.

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the return can be treated as defective under section 139(9), needing correction. we verify the correct form before filing so this doesn't happen.

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