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ITR forms do not take attachments, but you must keep proof of every deduction and exemption in case of a notice. Keep them for at least as long as the reassessment period for that year.
ITR
Proofs to keep for old regime claims
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Provisions
Sec 80C, Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 123); Sec 10(13A), Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 11 (Schedule III, Table Sl. No. 11))
Analysis
Keep rent agreement, rent bank transfers and landlord PAN; 80C receipts and statements; 80D premium receipts; home loan certificates; Form 10BA and donation certificates. A digital folder per year makes notice replies easy. Missing proof is the main reason deductions are disallowed after scrutiny.
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- Create a folder for FY 2025-26.
- Save each proof with a clear name.
- Include bank statements showing payments.
- Back up the folder.
- Keep it for several years.
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