The Income Tax Department has released the Excel utilities for ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam) for Assessment Year 2026-27. These updated tools are available from 15th May 2026 and are designed for taxpayers who meet specific income thresholds and filing conditions, including salaried individuals, pensioners, professionals, and small business owners.
The Income Tax Department has officially released the Excel-based utilities for both ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam) for Assessment Year 2026-27. Taxpayers eligible under these simplified return forms can now begin preparing and filing their income tax returns using the latest utilities released on 15 May 2026.
The release of these utilities is significant for salaried individuals, pensioners, freelancers, professionals, small business owners, and presumptive taxpayers who fall under the specif
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FAQ :
The Excel utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4 for Assessment Year 2026-27 were released on 15th May 2026.
ITR-1 is for resident individuals with a total income up to Rs. 50 lakh, having income from salary, two house properties, other sources (like interest), long-term capital gains up to Rs. 1.25 lakh, and agricultural income up to Rs. 5,000.
ITR-4 is for resident individuals, HUFs, and firms (excluding LLPs) with a total income up to Rs. 50 lakh, having income from business and profession computed under sections 44AD, 44ADA, or 44AE, and long-term capital gains up to Rs. 1.25 lakh.
The total income limit for both ITR-1 and ITR-4 is up to Rs. 50 lakh.
The Excel utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY 2026-27 have been released by the Income Tax Department.