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May 13, 2025
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9 changes in ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4 you need to know for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) income tax return filing
The Income Tax Department has notified the income tax return forms for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26), incorporating the changes in tax laws announced in the July 2024 budget. However, taxpayers will have to wait for the release of the ITR filing e-utilities on the income tax portal to file their ITR.
ET Wealth Online explains the nine changes made in this year's ITR forms that will make your ITR filing process easier for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26).
Changes in ITR forms for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)
1. Expansion of eligibility to file ITR 1 and ITR 4: This year, the Income Tax Department has expanded the eligibility by relaxing the eligibility criteria, making more taxpayers eligible to file their tax return using ITR 1 and ITR 4. The new rules allow even taxpayers with long-term capital gains from equity and equity mutual funds to file a tax return using ITR1 and ITR 4 (as applicable), provided the capital gains do not exceed Rs 1.25 lakh.
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