Step-by-Step Guide to File ITR-1 Online (Sahaj Form)

📘 Step-by-Step Guide to File ITR-1 (Sahaj) in India

This guide is perfect for salaried individuals like Neha — a software engineer earning ₹10L, owning one flat, and earning FD interest.

Who Can File ITR-1?
👉 Resident Indians with total income ≤ ₹50L from:
- Salary or Pension
- One House Property (not rented)
- Interest from Savings/FDs

🧾 Required Documents

Document	Details
Form 16	Issued by employer — salary and TDS details
Salary Slips	Monthly salary record for cross-checking
Bank Statements	FD/Savings interest income details
PAN & Aadhaar	Mandatory for login and e-verification
Form 26AS / AIS	To verify TDS and reported income
Investment Proofs	For deductions under sections 80C, 80D etc.

📝 Steps to File ITR-1 Online

Step 1: Login to Income Tax Portal

• Visit: https://www.incometax.gov.in
• Click Login → Enter PAN, password
• New user? Click Register first

Step 2: Start Filing

1. Go to e-File > Income Tax Return
2. Select: Assessment Year (e.g. 2024-25)
3. Mode: Online
4. Choose Form: ITR-1 (Sahaj)

Step 3: Verify Pre-filled Data

• Check personal info (PAN, Aadhaar, email)
• Income auto-fetched from Form 16/26AS
• Confirm salary, house property, and interest income

Step 4: Add Deductions (if any)

Section	Deduction Type
80C	LIC, EPF, PPF, ELSS, Home loan principal
80D	Health insurance premium
80TTA	Interest on savings account (up to ₹10,000)

Step 5: Review & Submit

• Check TDS and tax summary (refund/payable)
• Click Proceed to Verification

Step 6: E-Verify Your ITR

• Choose Aadhaar OTP (fastest) or Net Banking
• Once e-verified, ITR is officially filed ✅

📧 Confirmation

You’ll receive an email and SMS after successful filing. Download and save:

• ITR Acknowledgment (ITR-V)
• Tax Summary or Computation

Why File ITR?
✅ Claim TDS refunds
✅ Required for visa, loans, credit card applications
✅ Maintain financial discipline & compliance

Need more help? Ask a CA or use government helpline 📞1800-103-0025