Gather your PAN, Aadhaar, bank account details, Form 16, and income documents
Register or log in to the income tax e-filing portal
Select the correct assessment year
Choose the appropriate income tax return form
Fill in personal, income, deduction, and tax details
Verify pre-filled information and correct any errors
Compute tax payable or refund due
Pay any pending tax before filing, if applicable
Validate all sections and review the return carefully
Submit the return online
Complete e-verification using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, bank account, demat account, or EVC
Download the acknowledgment after successful filing
Keep the acknowledgment and submitted documents for records