Returns And Forms For Salaried Individuals
(AY 2025-26)
Disclaimer: The information below is only for basic guidance. For complete details, please refer to the Income Tax Act, Rules, and official Notifications.
| ITR-1 (SAHAJ) – For Resident Individuals | |
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This form is applicable for Resident Individuals (other than Not Ordinarily Resident) with total income up to ₹50 lakh from the following sources:
Not eligible to use ITR-1:
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| ITR-2 – For Individuals and HUF | |
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This form is for Individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) who: |
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| Do not have income from Business or Profession | Are not eligible to file ITR-1 |
| ITR-3 – For Individuals and HUF | |
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Applicable for those: |
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| Having income from Business or Profession | Not eligible for filing ITR-1, ITR-2, or ITR-4 |
| ITR-4 (SUGAM) – For Individuals, HUFs, and Firms (excluding LLPs) | |
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This form is for:
Notes:
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Important Forms Applicable
| Form 12BB – Particulars of claims by an employee for deduction of tax (u/s 192) | |
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| Provided by: | Details in the form: |
| Employee to Employer | It contains details of HRA (House Rent Allowance), LTC (Leave Travel Concession), home loan interest, and tax-saving investments like LIC, PPF, ELSS, health insurance, etc. Helps employer calculate correct TDS on salary. |
| Form 16 – Certificate of TDS on Salary | |
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| Provided by: | Details in the form: |
| Employer to Employee (at year-end) | Shows salary earned, deductions/exemptions claimed, and tax deducted at source (TDS). Used by employees while filing Income Tax Return. |
| Form 16A – TDS Certificate (for income other than salary) | |
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| Provided by: | Details in the form: |
| Deductor (like bank/tenant/company) to Deductee | Issued quarterly for TDS deducted on payments such as interest, rent, professional fees, or commission. Includes amount of TDS, type of payment, and challan details. |
| Form 67 – Statement for claiming Foreign Tax Credit | |
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| Provided by: | Details in the form: |
| Taxpayer to Income Tax Department (via e-filing portal) | Used to report income earned abroad and taxes paid in a foreign country. Required to claim Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) under Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). Must be filed before ITR due date. |
| Form 26AS & AIS – Annual Tax Information | |
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| Provided by: | Details in the form: |
| Income Tax Department to Taxpayer (available on e-filing portal) | Form 26AS shows TDS, TCS, advance tax, self-assessment tax, refunds, and demands. AIS (Annual Information Statement) provides wider financial details like savings account interest, securities transactions, dividends, and high-value spends. |
| Form 15G – Declaration for no TDS (for below 60 years) | |
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| Provided by: | Details in the form: |
| Resident individuals (below 60), HUFs, or others (not Companies/Firms) to Deductor (like bank) | Used to request no TDS deduction on interest income if total income is below the basic exemption limit. |
| Form 15H – Declaration for no TDS (for senior citizens) | |
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| Provided by: | Details in the form: |
| Resident individuals aged 60 or above to Deductor (like bank) | Used by senior citizens to avoid TDS on interest income when their taxable income is below the exemption limit. |
| Form 10E – Relief for arrears/advance salary (u/s 89(1)) | |
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| Provided by: | Details in the form: |
| Employee to Income Tax Department (via e-filing) | Filed when an employee receives salary in arrears or advance. Includes details of gratuity, pension, leave encashment, and termination compensation. Helps in claiming tax relief under Section 89(1). |