ITR Form Selector

Which ITR form should you file? — Step-by-step wizard

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ITR Form Selector is a free, browser-based tool that lets you which itr form should you file? — step-by-step wizard — with zero signup, zero installation. Your data never leaves your browser. Part of 138+ free developer and business tools at wowhow.cloud, built and maintained by a team with 14+ years of hands-on development experience.

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Question 1

What is your taxpayer status?

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About ITR Form Selector

Filing the wrong ITR form is a defective return — the Income Tax Department can issue a notice requiring refiling within 15 days. With four main forms (ITR-1 through ITR-4) covering different income profiles, the choice depends on income sources, taxpayer type, and specific flags like foreign assets, director status, or presumptive taxation. This five-question wizard maps your situation to the correct form in under a minute.

How It Works

The selector works through a decision tree aligned with the Central Board of Direct Taxes guidelines for AY 2026-27. It first determines residency status (resident vs NRI — the latter needs ITR-2 or ITR-3 regardless of income level). Then it checks income sources: salary only (ITR-1 eligible if income below Rs 50 lakh), capital gains (rules out ITR-1 and ITR-4), business or professional income (ITR-3 or ITR-4), and presumptive income (ITR-4).

Special flags are then checked: if you are a director in a company, own unlisted shares, have foreign assets, or claim treaty relief, ITR-2 minimum is required. If you have both presumptive income and capital gains, ITR-3 is required regardless of amounts.

The recommendation includes the form name, applicable sections, filing due date for your taxpayer type, and a short document checklist.

Who Is This For

A salaried employee with a mutual fund SIP who sold some units and has long-term capital gains — unsure whether to file ITR-1 or ITR-2.

A freelance architect declaring 50% presumptive income under 44ADA with no other income — checking whether ITR-4 or ITR-3 applies.

A startup founder who is a director in their own private limited company checking which form they must use even if their only personal income is salary.

A first-time ITR filer with only salary from one employer and an FD interest income below Rs 10,000 confirming ITR-1 is sufficient.

Scope note: Recommendation is based on AY 2026-27 ITR form applicability rules as per CBDT circular and the Income Tax Act. Does not cover ITR-5 (firms, LLPs), ITR-6 (companies), or ITR-7 (trusts, political parties). Complex situations like partial presumptive income with extensive investments may need CA advice to confirm the correct form before filing.

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on publicly available tax slabs and formulas. Consult a qualified Chartered Accountant, tax professional, or financial advisor for guidance specific to your situation. Built and maintained by the WOWHOW Team with 14+ years of software development experience.

How to Use

Answer the step-by-step questions about your taxpayer type and income

Specify your income sources — salary, house property, business, capital gains

Indicate if you have foreign assets, director status, or unlisted shares

Get your ITR form recommendation with a document checklist and due date

Frequently Asked Questions

ITR-1 is for resident individuals with income up to Rs 50 lakh from salary, one house property, and other sources (interest, dividends). Not for those with capital gains, business income, or foreign assets.

ITR-2 is for individuals/HUFs with income from salary, multiple house properties, capital gains, or foreign income/assets — but without business or professional income.

ITR-3 is for individuals and HUFs who have income from business or profession (not under presumptive taxation). This includes freelancers, professionals, and business owners.

ITR-4 is for taxpayers opting for presumptive taxation under sections 44AD (business, turnover up to Rs 2 crore) or 44ADA (professionals, receipts up to Rs 50 lakh).

Filing an incorrect ITR form makes the return defective under Section 139(9). The Income Tax Department will issue a notice, and you get 15 days to correct the defect by filing the right form. Failure to respond treats the return as not filed, triggering late filing penalties.

Crypto (VDA) income is disclosed in the existing forms — ITR-2 or ITR-3 based on whether it is investment income or business income. From AY 2023-24 onwards, a dedicated Schedule VDA is included in the applicable forms. ITR-1 and ITR-4 do not support VDA disclosures.

For individuals not requiring audit: July 31, 2026. For businesses requiring tax audit: October 31, 2026. For taxpayers in transfer pricing cases: November 30, 2026. Filing after July 31 but before December 31 attracts a late fee of Rs 5,000 (Rs 1,000 if income is below Rs 5 lakh) under Section 234F.