Gather your PAN, Aadhaar, bank account details, Form 16, salary slips, interest certificates, and investment proofs
Choose the correct Income Tax Return form based on your income sources and taxpayer category
Register or log in to the Income Tax e-Filing portal
Verify your PAN is linked with Aadhaar and your bank account is pre-validated
Download the relevant AIS, TIS, and Form 26AS to check income and tax details
Fill in your income, deductions, exemptions, and tax payment details in the return form
Calculate your total tax liability or refund
Pay any pending tax, if applicable, before filing
Upload or submit the return online through the e-Filing portal
Verify the return using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, EVC, or by sending signed ITR-V to CPC
Save the acknowledgment and filed return copy for your records