Overview
What is ITR-1 (Sahaj)?
ITR-1, also known as Sahaj (meaning 'easy' in Hindi), is the simplest income tax return form designed for resident individuals with income from salary, one house property, and other sources like savings interest and FD interest, with total income not exceeding ₹50 lakh.
This form cannot be used if you have income from business or profession, capital gains (short-term or long-term), agricultural income exceeding ₹5,000, foreign assets or income, or are a director in any company.
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Benefits
Key Benefits of ITR-1 Sahaj Form Filing
Here are the most important advantages you unlock by completing this registration with Tax Gyani's expert assistance.
Lowest Fee Filing
Starting at just ₹499 — the most affordable CA-assisted ITR filing.
Maximum Deductions
Our CA identifies every available deduction to minimize tax and maximize refund.
Same Day Filing
Most ITR-1s filed on the same day documents are submitted.
Form-16 Auto-Processing
We extract all data from your Form-16 — no manual data entry needed from you.
Refund Tracking
We track your tax refund status and follow up with IT department.
CA Expert Review
Every return reviewed by a CA before submission — 100% accuracy guaranteed.
Documents Required
Documents Required for ITR-1 Sahaj Form Filing
Keep these documents ready to ensure a smooth and fast registration process. Our team will guide you through each requirement.
Form-16 Part A and Part B from employer
PAN Card and Aadhaar Card
Bank Account Passbook / Statement
Interest Certificates from banks/post office
Investment proofs — PPF, ELSS, LIC, NPS (80C)
Health insurance premium receipts (80D)
Rent receipts for HRA (if not reflected in Form-16)
Home loan interest certificate (if applicable)
Document Support
Not sure if your documents qualify? Share them with us and our experts will verify eligibility before you apply — completely free of charge.
Registration Process
Step-by-Step Process
Our streamlined process ensures minimal effort from your side. We handle all paperwork, filings, and follow-ups.
1
Upload Form-16
Share your Form-16 (Part A & B) along with other documents securely with our team.
5 min
2
CA Reviews Your File
Our CA reviews all income sources, deductions, TDS credits, and computes tax liability.
1–2 hours
3
Deduction Optimization
We identify all eligible deductions under 80C, 80D, 80G, 80TTA, 80TTB to minimize tax.
30 min
4
ITR-1 Preparation & Review
Prepared return shared with you for confirmation. Changes made as needed.
30 min
5
E-Filing & Verification
ITR-1 filed online. e-Verification done via Aadhaar OTP or Net Banking.
15 min
Compliance
Post-Registration Compliance
After your registration is complete, here are the ongoing compliance requirements you need to be aware of to stay legally compliant.
Post-Registration Compliance Checklist
- File by 31st July of assessment year
- Pay any tax due before filing to avoid interest
- Advance tax if tax liability exceeds ₹10,000
- Keep Form-16 and investment proofs for 6 years
- Verify ITR within 30 days of filing
- Respond to intimation under Section 143(1) if any
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before applying for ITR-1 Sahaj Form Filing.
Resident individuals with: salary income (including pension), income from one house property, income from other sources (interest, dividends) up to ₹50 lakh total. Agricultural income up to ₹5,000 is also allowed.
You cannot file ITR-1 if: income exceeds ₹50 lakh, you have capital gains income, you are a director in a company, you own foreign assets, you have more than one house property, you have business or professional income.
What deductions can I claim in ITR-1?
You can claim: 80C (up to ₹1.5 lakh — PPF, ELSS, LIC, NSC etc.), 80D (health insurance), 80G (donations), 80TTA/TTB (interest income), HRA, LTA, Standard Deduction (₹50,000), home loan interest (up to ₹2 lakh).
What is e-Verification of ITR?
After filing, you must verify the return within 30 days. Methods include: Aadhaar OTP, Net Banking, Bank ATM, Demat Account OTP, or sending physical ITR-V to Bangalore CPC. Unverified returns are treated as not filed.
What if I made an error in ITR-1?
File a Revised Return under Section 139(5). You can revise any number of times before 31st December of the assessment year. Our team will correct and refile your return at no additional charge.