
Nearly half of all the income tax returns (ITRs) filed for FY2021-22 has been filed using Form ITR-1. This is the ITR form used by most salaried taxpayers and is also known as Sahaj. ITR-1 can be filed if:
Do keep in mind that ITR-1 can be used to file ITR even if you own one single property jointly with your spouse.
However, there are situations where an individual taxpayer cannot use ITR-1 to file tax returns for FY 2020-21 despite having the above-mentioned sources of income.
When can you not use ITR-1?
According to tax laws, an individual cannot file ITR-1 if any of the following criterion are met:
What to do if you cannot file ITR-1
Individuals who do not satisfy the eligibility conditions of ITR-1 should worry not. These individuals can use different ITR forms to file their tax returns. For instance, individuals having capital gains (either short-term and/or long-term), holding unlisted equity shares or is a director of a company can use ITR-2 to file their income tax return.
Similarly, individuals/HUF having business income or income from profession can use ITR-3 to file their income tax return.
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Also Read: How to file ITR-1 with salary, home loan and other incomes
Do keep in mind that ITR-1 can be used to file ITR even if you own one single property jointly with your spouse.
However, there are situations where an individual taxpayer cannot use ITR-1 to file tax returns for FY 2020-21 despite having the above-mentioned sources of income.
When can you not use ITR-1?
According to tax laws, an individual cannot file ITR-1 if any of the following criterion are met:
What to do if you cannot file ITR-1
Individuals who do not satisfy the eligibility conditions of ITR-1 should worry not. These individuals can use different ITR forms to file their tax returns. For instance, individuals having capital gains (either short-term and/or long-term), holding unlisted equity shares or is a director of a company can use ITR-2 to file their income tax return.
Similarly, individuals/HUF having business income or income from profession can use ITR-3 to file their income tax return.
ITR filing: The last-minute checklist for taxpayers
ITR filing season comes to an end soon, i.e. on December 31, 2021. In its last leg, unless there is yet another deadline extension, Preeti Khurana, Director- Advocacy & Regulation at Clear, runs us through all the information you need to file your taxes for FY 2020-21.
Also Read: Which income tax return form is applicable to you for FY 2020-21?
Also Read: How to file ITR-2 with salary, capital gains and other incomes
Also Read: How to file ITR-1 with salary, home loan and other incomes
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