ITR-1 form is an essential Income Tax Return form for Indian citizens filing their tax returns with the Income Tax Department. ITR 1, more commonly referred to as ’SAHAJ‘, is to be used by individuals who qualify as ‘ordinarily resident’ during a tax year (1st April to 31st March).
For individuals being a resident (other than not ordinarily resident):
| # | Taxable Income | Income Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Up to 2.5 lakh | Nil |
| 2 | From 2,50,001 to Rs 5,00,000 | 5% |
| 3 | From 5,00,001 to Rs 7,50,000 | 10% |
| 4 | From 7,50,001 to 10,00,000 | 15% |
| 5 | From 10,00,001 to Rs 12,50,000 | 20% |
| 5 | From 12,50,001 to 15,00,000 | 25% |
| 5 | Above 15,00,000 | 30% |