Collect Form 16 from your employer
Gather salary slips, bank statements, and investment proofs
Check your Form 26AS and AIS on the income tax portal
Register or log in to the Income Tax e-Filing portal
Select the correct assessment year
Choose the appropriate ITR form, usually ITR-1 for salaried individuals
Enter personal details, salary income, and other income if any
Report deductions under sections like 80C, 80D, and 80G if applicable
Verify tax deducted at source and advance tax details
Compute tax liability or refund
Pay any pending tax, if applicable
Preview and submit the return
Verify the return using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, EVC, or by sending signed ITR-V
Download the acknowledgment after successful filing
Keep copies of the filed return, Form 16, and acknowledgment for records