ICAI Issues Checklist for Filing ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY 2025-26



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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has published a detailed checklist to help taxpayers and professionals accurately prepare and file Income Tax Returns (ITR) forms ITR-1 and ITR-4 for Assessment Year 2025-26. This guide offers step-by-step instructions, covering eligibility, filing methods, pre-requisites like PAN-Aadhaar linkage, and section-wise details on income, deductions, and new tax regime provisions. The checklist aims to minimise errors and ensure compliance with the latest CBDT requirements.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released a comprehensive Checklist for Preparation of Income Tax Return (ITR) Forms ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY 2025-26. Published by the Direct Taxes Committee of ICAI, the guide aims to assist taxpayers and professionals in accurate return fili
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The checklist aims to assist taxpayers and professionals in accurately preparing and filing Income Tax Return forms ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY 2025-26, ensuring compliance with the latest tax laws and reporting requirements.

The checklist covers eligibility and applicability of ITR-1 and ITR-4, modes of filing, pre-requisites like PAN-Aadhaar linkage, bank account pre-validation, e-verification, and detailed section-wise guidance on income reporting, deductions, and tax computation.

Yes, the checklist includes new provisions for AY 2025-26, such as the default applicability of the new tax regime and updated reporting requirements under section 139(1).

The due date for filing ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY 2025-26 has been extended to September 15, 2025.

The checklist has been issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) through its Direct Taxes Committee.




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