Income Tax Return (ITR-1 Sahaj) Form for Salaried Employees

Filing your Income Tax Return doesn't have to be overwhelming. This ITR-1 Sahaj form template is designed specifically for salaried employees in India who need to file their returns for Assessment Year 2024-25. Whether you're a first-time filer or simply looking to streamline your annual tax compliance, Paperform makes the entire process straightforward and stress-free.

ITR-1 is the most commonly used income tax return form for resident individuals whose total income includes salary, one house property, other sources (like interest income), and agricultural income up to ₹5,000. This template captures all essential information—from personal and PAN details to income from salary, deductions under Chapter VI-A (including 80C, 80D, and 80G), TDS details, and tax computation.

Built for chartered accountants, tax consultants, accounting firms, HR departments, and individual taxpayers, this form template eliminates manual paperwork and reduces errors. The structured format ensures you collect all necessary data in one go, making it easier to prepare and file returns or hand off information to your CA.

With Paperform's calculation fields, you can automatically compute total income, total deductions, taxable income, and tax payable—saving time and reducing the risk of calculation mistakes. Conditional logic can guide users through relevant sections based on their responses, making the form intuitive even for those unfamiliar with tax terminology.

Once submitted, you can integrate the form with Stepper to automate your post-submission workflow—send confirmation emails, create tasks for your accounting team, update client records in your CRM, or generate PDF summaries of the submitted data. For tax professionals managing multiple clients, this means less manual data entry and more time focused on advisory work.

Paperform is SOC 2 Type II compliant and GDPR-ready, ensuring that sensitive financial information like PAN numbers, Aadhaar details, and salary breakdowns are handled securely. With custom branding, you can make the form look professional and aligned with your firm's identity, whether you're a solo practitioner or part of a larger organization.

This template is ideal for Indian tax professionals, HR teams processing employee tax documentation, payroll service providers, and businesses offering tax filing assistance as part of their employee benefits program.