Good news for those who file ITR! Return will be able to fill at home with Excel, who can use

A new update has come for those who fill the Income Tax Return (ITR). If you too fill Income Tax Return every year or are thinking of filling it for the first time, then this news is for you. Now the Income Tax Department has launched Excel based utility tools for ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam).

That is, now you can fill all your income details offline without internet, validate the form and then upload it on the portal. But note, the option of online filing has not been active yet.

What is ITR-1 and ITR-4 Excel utility?

This excel utility of Income Tax Department is an offline tool. You can download it from the official website of income tax. In this, you fill your salary, house property, interest or business income information. Then by checking the form, a JSON file is formed which is uploaded on the e-filing portal.

Who can fill ITR-1 (comfortable)?

If you are an Indian resident and your annual income is less than 50 lakhs, then ITR-1 is for you. This form is for those whose income comes from the source given below-

Salary

A house property

Saving account or interest from FD

Agricultural income up to Rs 5,000

Keep in mind, this is not for non-auditor residents.

For whom is ITR-4 (smooth) for?

ITR-4 is for those residents individuals, HUF (except for Hindu undivided families) and firms (except LLP) whose total income is up to 50 lakhs. This form is especially for those who declare income under the Prasamporative Taxation Scheme (Section 44AD, 44ADA, 44AE).

This includes-

Business Income (on Principal Base)

Income from a house property

Interest income

Agricultural income up to Rs 5,000

ITR can fill by 15 September

If you were thinking that time is short, then it is a matter of relief. The Income Tax Department has extended the last date for filling ITR from 31 July to 15 September 2025. That is, now you have two more months to complete your filing.

Filing even easier

With the arrival of Excel utility, you do not need to fill data on the Internet again and again. Sitting at home, without network, you can fill your income details in advance and file in one click later. This facility is especially beneficial for taxpayers who fill their tax returns themselves.

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