Gather PAN, Aadhaar, bank account details, Form 16, interest certificates, capital gains statements, and other income proofs
Register or log in to the Income Tax e-Filing portal
Link PAN with Aadhaar if not already linked
Select the correct assessment year
Choose the appropriate ITR form based on your income sources
Download the pre-filled return data if available
Verify all personal, income, deduction, and tax details
Add any missing income, deductions, exemptions, and tax payments
Calculate tax liability or refund
Pay any pending self-assessment tax, if applicable
Submit the return online
Verify the return using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, EVC, or by sending signed ITR-V to CPC
Save the acknowledgement after successful filing
Check return status on the e-Filing portal later