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ITR Form Selector (AY 2026-27)

Answer a quick questionnaire and instantly find out whether you should file ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3, or ITR-4 for AY 2026-27 — with a one-line reason.

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Answer the questions below to get an ITR form recommendation for AY 2026-27. Estimate/guidance only — not tax-filing advice. Confirm with a CA or the Income Tax Department before filing.

Residential Status

Total Income (₹)Gross total income before deductions (Ch. VI-A)

House PropertiesNumber you own

I have business or profession income (proprietor, partner, F&O trader, freelancer, etc.)I have capital gains during the yearI have foreign income or hold assets outside IndiaI am a director in a companyI hold shares in an unlisted companyMy agricultural income exceeds ₹5,000 for the year

ITR-1

Resident individual, salary + ≤ 1 house + income ≤ ₹50L, no capital gains complexity.

Sahaj — for resident individuals with salary/pension, one house property, other sources, and total income ≤ ₹50L. Simple one-page form.

Decision factors

Resident individual
Total income ≤ ₹50,00,000 (₹8.00 L)
No business/profession income
One or zero house properties

ITR-1 (Sahaj) is the simplest return — salary/pension, one house property, other sources.

From AY 2025-26 onwards, ITR-1 allows LTCG under Sec 112A up to ₹1,25,000.

About each ITR form

Form	Who should file
ITR-1 ◀	Resident indiv., salary/pension + ≤1 house + ≤₹50L, no capital gains complexity.
ITR-2	Individuals/HUFs with CG, >1 house, foreign, directorship, unlisted shares, or >₹50L — no business income.
ITR-3	Any business/profession income (proprietor, partner, F&O). Full P&L + Balance Sheet required.
ITR-4	Presumptive (44AD/ADA/AE) resident indiv./HUF/firm (non-LLP), ≤₹50L.

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