ITR filing checklist for salaried employees

Docs, deductions and deadlines. A single-page checklist you can print out.

ilovedigital editorial Published 15 June 2026 5 min read
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Your ITR is a checklist, not a mystery. Have these ten things at hand and file in under thirty minutes.

Documents to keep ready

  • Form 16 from every employer for the year.
  • Interest certificate from your bank.
  • Rent receipts if you claim HRA.
  • 80C investments (PPF, ELSS, insurance, home loan principal).
  • Capital gains statement from broker (if any).
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Frequently asked questions

Which ITR form should salaried employees use?

ITR-1 for most salaried people without capital gains. ITR-2 if you have capital gains, foreign income, or director positions.

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