ITR
Documents to keep ready before filing ITR-1
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Facts
You need your PAN and portal login, Form 16 from each employer, AIS, TIS and Form 26AS, bank interest certificates, and proofs for any deductions if you choose the old regime.
Provisions and law
- Rule 12, Income-tax Rules 1962 (now Rule 164, Income-tax Rules 2026)Sets which ITR form applies, its eligibility conditions and how it is verified.
Analysis
Most of ITR-1 is prefilled from Form 16 and AIS, so the main job is checking. Keep rent receipts, home loan certificate, 80C and 80D proofs if claiming old regime deductions. Make sure your bank account is pre-validated for the refund and your Aadhaar OTP works for e-verification.
Conclusion
- Download Form 16 from each employer.
- Download AIS, TIS and Form 26AS.
- Collect interest certificates and deduction proofs.
- Check bank account validation.
- Keep Aadhaar-linked mobile handy for OTP.
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