{"id":1916,"date":"2025-06-12T15:40:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clevertize.com\/blog\/?p=1916"},"modified":"2025-11-25T11:57:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T06:27:38","slug":"itr-1-ay-2025-26-key-changes-required-proofs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clevertize.com\/blog\/itr-1-ay-2025-26-key-changes-required-proofs\/","title":{"rendered":"ITR-1 AY 2025\u201326: Key Changes &amp; Required Proofs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Income Tax Department has introduced significant updates to the <strong>ITR-1 (Sahaj)<\/strong> form for the <strong>Assessment Year 2025\u201326<\/strong>. This form is for residents with income up to \u20b950 lakhs. The new version requires more accuracy, transparency, and proof for deductions and income claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This detailed blog explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Changes in ITR-1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The new ITR-1 form requires more accuracy and transparency for deductions and <a href=\"https:\/\/clevertize.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-income-tax-slabs-and-tax-saving-benefits\/\">income claims<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clevertize.com\/blog\/old-tax-regime-vs-new-tax-regime-which-one-is-better-in-2025\/\">Taxpayers<\/a> must provide more details for HRA, 80C, and 80D claims.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to report long-term capital gains directly in ITR-1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxpayers must specify the TDS section for each income source.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A drop-down menu will help select deductions under various sections.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83e\uddfe What Is ITR-1 and Who Can File It?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ITR-1 (Sahaj)<\/strong> is the simplest of the seven income tax return forms. It is applicable for a <strong>resident individual<\/strong> whose total income is <strong>up to \u20b950,00,000<\/strong> and consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Salary or pension<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income from one house property (not a loss brought forward)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other sources (like interest, family pension, etc.)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural income up to \u20b95,000<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u274c Not Eligible to Use ITR-1:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You <strong>cannot<\/strong> use ITR-1 if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are a <strong>Non-Resident (NRI)<\/strong> or <strong>Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident (RNOR)<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have <strong>capital gains<\/strong> (short or long-term)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Own <strong>more than one house property<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earned <strong>foreign income<\/strong> or hold <strong>foreign assets<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have <strong>business or professional income<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are a <strong>director in a company<\/strong> or hold <strong>unlisted equity shares<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Key Changes in ITR-1 for AY 2025\u201326<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025\u201326 version introduces <strong>not just format changes, but functional changes<\/strong> that can affect how you claim deductions, choose tax regimes, and calculate refunds. Let\u2019s break them down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd38 1. Tax Regime Selection and Form 10-IEA Mandatory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has made the <strong>new tax regime (115BAC)<\/strong> the <strong>default<\/strong> from AY 2024\u201325 onward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Changed:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new section in ITR-1 asks:<br><strong>\u201cHave you opted out of the new tax regime under Section 115BAC(6)?\u201d<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If <strong>you choose the old regime<\/strong>, you must:<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File <strong>Form 10-IEA<\/strong> before due date.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide the <strong>date of filing<\/strong> and <strong>acknowledgement number<\/strong> in the return.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why It Matters:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to file Form 10-IEA will lead to auto-application of the new regime \u2014 potentially resulting in <strong>higher tax<\/strong> if you were depending on deductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd38 2. Granular Disclosure of Salary Components<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each section covers specific components of the salary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic Salary<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allowances (taxable and exempt)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perquisites (e.g., rent-free accommodation, stock options)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profits in lieu of salary<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard Deduction (auto-filled)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This matches <strong>Form 16<\/strong> and <strong>AIS (Annual Information Statement)<\/strong> to avoid mismatch or audit risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd38 3. Expanded Chapter VI-A Deduction Reporting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most critical change: <strong>Detailed breakup of every deduction under Section 80C to 80U.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under <strong>Section 80C<\/strong>, the ITR-1 now expects:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LIC Policy Number<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuition Fee Details (Child\u2019s Name, School Name)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PPF Account Number<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ELSS Mutual Fund Name and Folio<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under <strong>Section 80D (Health Insurance)<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name of Insurer<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy Number<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relation of insured (self\/spouse\/parents)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Under <strong>Section 80E (Education Loan)<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Loan Account Number<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name of Financial Institution<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Year of Loan Sanction<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures that we accept only eligible and genuine claims. Mismatches may trigger notices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd38 4. Exempt Income Reporting Made Mandatory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you must clearly declare previously optional or brief exempt incomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Interest on PPF<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax-free bonds<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dividend income<\/strong> (even if below taxable limits)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agricultural income<\/strong> (up to \u20b95,000)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maturity proceeds of LIC under Section 10(10D)<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Report each of these, even if exempt, as they may match with AIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd38 5. New Deduction: Section 80CCH for Agniveers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduced for contributions made to the <strong>Agnipath Scheme<\/strong> (by Agniveers only).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If applicable, you\u2019ll need to provide contribution details and employer certificate.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd38 6. Bank Account for Refund Must Be Pre-Validated<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They will issue refunds only to a bank account linked to your PAN and pre-validated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure your name matches the PAN records.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the IFSC and account number are correct; otherwise, the refund will fail.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ITR validation happens before submission.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can pre-validate on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\"> Income Tax Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcc2 Detailed Document Checklist (With Proofs Required)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a table you can refer to or even share with clients\/interns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>\ud83e\uddfe Deduction \/ Income Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u2705 Proofs to Keep Ready<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>80C \u2013 LIC<\/strong><\/td><td>Policy number, premium receipt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>80C \u2013 PPF\/NSC<\/strong><\/td><td>Account number, deposit receipt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>80C \u2013 ELSS<\/strong><\/td><td>Fund name, folio number, AMC PAN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>80C \u2013 Tuition Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>Child\u2019s school receipt, name, class<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>80D \u2013 Medical Insurance<\/strong><\/td><td>Insurer name, policy number, amount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>80E \u2013 Education Loan<\/strong><\/td><td>Loan statement, bank name, sanction date<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>80TTA \u2013 SB Interest<\/strong><\/td><td>Passbook\/Interest Certificate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>24(b) \u2013 Home Loan<\/strong><\/td><td>Interest certificate, lender name, loan account number<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dividend Income (Exempt)<\/strong><\/td><td>Demat statement, company name<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PPF Interest \/ Bonds (Exempt)<\/strong><\/td><td>Passbook, bond certificate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Refund Bank A\/c<\/strong><\/td><td>Pre-validation confirmation from portal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Form 10-IEA<\/strong><\/td><td>Filing date &amp; acknowledgment number<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Common Mistakes to Avoid This Year<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Failing to file Form 10-IEA will automatically tax you under the new regime instead of the old one.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To avoid mismatch in salary, match the exact figures from Form 16 and AIS instead of rounding off.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skipping exempt income<\/strong>: Even if not taxable, unreported exempt income could raise red flags.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refund will fail if the bank account isn&#8217;t pre-validated.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Claiming wrong deductions<\/strong>: Double-check eligibility (e.g., 80E only for higher education loans, not school loans).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Income Tax Department has introduced significant updates &hellip; 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