ITR Form Selector — Pick the Right ITR Form FY 2025-26
Pick the correct ITR form for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27). ITR-1 (Sahaj): salary + ≤2 house properties + LTCG up to ₹1.25L, total income < ₹50L. ITR-2: capital gains, foreign assets, RNOR/NRI, directorship, unlisted shares. ITR-3: business or professional income (regular books). ITR-4 (Sugam): presumptive 44AD/44ADA/44AE. ITR-5: firms, LLPs, AOPs, BOIs. ITR-6: companies. ITR-7: trusts, political parties. The wizard below walks you through up to 8 questions for individuals and HUF.
ITR Form Wizard
Answer up to 8 questions to find the right ITR form. The wizard adapts based on your answers — irrelevant questions are skipped. Designed for individuals and HUFs. For firms, LLPs, companies, or trusts, use the reference panel below.
All ITR Forms — Quick Reference
Complete eligibility framework for all seven ITR forms applicable to AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26 income), notified by CBDT on 30 March 2026 under the Income Tax Act 1961. Sources: Income Tax Department, ICAI guidance, Ministry of Finance notifications, and PIB press releases.
| Form | Who Files | Key Conditions | Common Disqualifiers |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITR-1 Sahaj |
Resident individuals | Salary, pension, up to 2 house properties, other sources, LTCG ≤ ₹1.25L from listed equity. Total income < ₹50L. | NRI, RNOR, capital gains > ₹1.25L, business income, foreign assets, director, unlisted shares |
| ITR-2 | Individuals & HUF | Anyone NOT eligible for ITR-1, but with no business or professional income. Includes NRIs, RNOR, capital gains, foreign assets, directors, unlisted shareholders. | Any business or professional income (use ITR-3 or ITR-4 instead) |
| ITR-3 | Individuals & HUF | Business or professional income with regular books. Includes F&O, intraday, partnership share, crypto as business. | Companies, firms, trusts (use ITR-5/6/7) |
| ITR-4 Sugam |
Individuals, HUF†, partnership firms (not LLP) | Presumptive taxation under Section 44AD (turnover ≤ ₹3 cr if cash ≤ 5%, else ₹2 cr), Section 44ADA (gross receipts ≤ ₹75L specified profession)†, or Section 44AE (transport). | Income > ₹50L, capital gains, foreign assets, director, more than one house property |
| † Note on HUF eligibility: Per Sec 44ADA(1) of the Income Tax Act, HUFs are NOT eligible for Section 44ADA (specified profession) — that section is restricted to Resident Individuals and Partnership Firms (other than LLP). HUFs ARE eligible for Sec 44AD (small business) and Sec 44AE (transport) presumptive schemes via ITR-4. | |||
| ITR-5 | Firms, LLPs, AOPs, BOIs, local authorities | Partnership firms (registered/unregistered), LLPs, association of persons, body of individuals, artificial juridical persons, local authorities, cooperative societies (some). | Companies (use ITR-6), trusts (use ITR-7), individuals/HUF |
| ITR-6 | Companies | All companies (private, public, OPC) NOT claiming exemption under Section 11. Mandatory audit and electronic filing with digital signature. | Companies claiming Section 11 exemption (use ITR-7), individuals, firms |
| ITR-7 | Charitable trusts, political parties, research institutions | Entities required to file returns under Sections 139(4A)/(4B)/(4C)/(4D) — charitable trusts under Section 11, political parties under Section 13A, scientific research associations, news agencies. | Regular companies, firms, individuals |
Key Changes for AY 2026-27
CBDT notified the AY 2026-27 ITR forms on 30 March 2026 under the Income Tax Act 1961. Even though the new Income Tax Act 2025 came into effect on 1 April 2026, FY 2025-26 income continues to be governed by the old Act because the income relates to a tax year beginning before April 2026.
ITR-1 Expanded
- Two house properties allowed — earlier limited to one. Salaried taxpayers with one self-occupied and one let-out property can now use the simpler ITR-1.
- LTCG up to ₹1.25L from listed equity (Section 112A) allowed in ITR-1 — earlier forced switch to ITR-2.
ITR-2 Simplifications
- Single-schedule capital gains reporting — the dual reporting (pre/post 23 July 2024) was a one-time AY 2025-26 requirement. For FY 2025-26 there's no mid-year rate change, so capital gains are reported in a single schedule.
- Granular Section 80C disclosure — taxpayers must break down which specific 80C investments are claimed.
- HRA component breakdown under Section 10(13A) for accuracy.
- TDS section reporting — new field requires specifying the TDS section under which tax was deducted, helping reconciliation with Form 26AS.
ITR-3 Deadline Extended
Finance Act 2026 extended the ITR-3 deadline for non-audit business and professional income from 31 July to 31 August 2026. Tax audit cases continue at 31 October 2026.
ITR-4 New Disclosures
New column under Financial Particulars requires presumptive taxpayers (Section 44AD/44ADA/44AE) to disclose investments made during the year — improving income-investment reconciliation.
Two-tab portal: The income tax e-filing portal now shows two tabs — Tab 1 for "Income Tax Act 1961" (use this for AY 2026-27 / FY 2025-26 returns) and Tab 2 for "Income Tax Act 2025 / Tax Year 2026-27" (will be used for FY 2026-27 returns from July 2027 onwards). Always select the right tab.
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Edge Cases — When to Get CA Help
Several scenarios go beyond automated wizard logic. The wizard above flags these but here's the full list of situations where CA consultation is strongly recommended.
Crypto / Virtual Digital Assets (VDA)
Crypto income is taxed under Section 115BBH at flat 30% with no set-off of losses. Classification as personal investment vs business income changes the form (ITR-2 vs ITR-3) and affects loss treatment. Schedule VDA disclosure is mandatory. Foreign exchange compliance under FEMA may also apply.
F&O and Intraday Trading
F&O is non-speculative business income, intraday is speculative business income — both require ITR-3 regardless of profit/loss. Tax audit under Section 44AB may apply if turnover (calculated using ICAI guidelines) exceeds thresholds. Many traders mistakenly file ITR-2 thinking these are capital gains.
Foreign Company ESOPs / RSUs
Indian employees of MNCs receiving foreign company stock face Schedule FA disclosure under capital gains rules, plus DTAA foreign tax credit claims via Form 67. Non-disclosure triggers Black Money Act penalties up to ₹10L per year. ITR-2 or ITR-3 with full Schedule FA is mandatory.
Director with Multiple Companies
Holding directorship in any company at any time during FY 2025-26 disqualifies you from ITR-1. Companies with strike-off, disqualification, or DIN issues add layers of complexity. ITR-2 if salary-only; ITR-3 if combined with business income.
RNOR Status Transitions
Returning NRIs in their first 2-3 years as RNOR have unique global income exclusions and need careful residency status determination under Section 6. ITR-2 is generally appropriate but the residential status declaration and foreign asset disclosures need expert handling.
Partner in Firm + Individual Income
If you're a partner receiving share of profit from a firm AND have your own salary or other income, ITR-3 is required. The firm's ITR-5 reports its own profit; your ITR-3 reports your share, salary from firm, interest, and personal income separately.
Common defective return notices: ITR-1 filed with capital gains > ₹1.25L; ITR-2 filed with F&O turnover; ITR-4 filed with income > ₹50L; missing Schedule FA disclosure for foreign assets; presumptive 44AD without meeting cash-receipt test. Each of these triggers a Section 139(9) notice with 15-day cure window.