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Why is choosing the right Indian ITR form for AY 2026-27 mostly about disqualifiers, not convenience?
People often ask which ITR form is the simplest and then work backwards from that preference. Please explain why Indian return-form choice really depends on income type and disqualifiers, and why trying to force a simpler form can create a bad filing.
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