20/05/2026
π₯ ITR-1 vs ITR-2 BIG Relief for Taxpayers π±
π¨ Major relief for taxpayers in ITR-1 for AY 2026-27!
The Income Tax Department has introduced an important change in ITR-1 Sahaj which can save taxpayers from unnecessary complexity. π₯
Earlier, even a small Long Term Capital Gain under Section 112A forced many taxpayers to shift from ITR-1 to ITR-2. β οΈ
Now the rules have changed. π
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π Major Change in ITR-1 AY 2026-27
β Taxpayers can now report Long Term Capital Gain under Section 112A in ITR-1
β Applicable subject to prescribed conditions
β Small investors may no longer need ITR-2 only because of LTCG entries
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π₯ What is Section 112A?
Section 112A generally covers:
β LTCG on listed equity shares
β Equity mutual funds
β Units of business trust
Where STT conditions are satisfied.
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π Why This Change is Important
Earlier Problem π
β Even minor LTCG entries shifted taxpayers to complicated ITR-2
β More schedules and disclosures
β Higher filing confusion
β Increased chances of mistakes
Now Relief β
β Easier return filing
β Simplified compliance
β Better experience for salaried taxpayers and investors
β Faster filing for small capital gains cases
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β οΈ Important Points to Remember
This relaxation applies only if prescribed conditions are fulfilled.
Taxpayers must still carefully check:
β Type of capital asset
β Amount of capital gain
β Eligibility conditions of ITR-1
β Exemption claims if any
Wrong ITR filing may still trigger notices. π¨
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π¨βπΌ This update is important for:
β Salaried employees
β Mutual fund investors
β Share market investors
β Pensioners
β Small taxpayers
β Tax consultants
β ITR filers
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