Gather your PAN, Aadhaar, bank account details, Form 16, salary slips, interest certificates, capital gains statements, and other income records
Register or log in to the Income Tax e-Filing portal
Select the correct assessment year
Choose the appropriate ITR form based on your income source and category
Enter personal details, income details, deductions, and tax payment details
Verify pre-filled information and correct any mismatches
Compute tax liability and check refund or payable amount
Pay any pending tax, if applicable
Validate all entered information before submission
Submit the return online
Complete e-verification using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, bank account EVC, demat EVC, or by sending signed ITR-V to CPC
Save the acknowledgment and filed return copy for your records
Check return status on the e-Filing portal after submission