Collect Form 16 from your employer
Gather salary slips, bank statements, and interest certificates
Check your PAN, Aadhaar, and bank account details
Choose the correct ITR form, usually ITR-1 for salaried individuals
Log in to the Income Tax e-Filing portal
Select the assessment year and start a new return
Fill in personal details, income details, and tax details
Enter salary income as per Form 16
Add income from other sources, if any
Claim eligible deductions under sections such as 80C, 80D, and 80G
Verify tax already paid through TDS and advance tax
Check the tax computation and refund or tax payable amount
Submit the return online
Verify the ITR using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, EVC, or by sending ITR-V to CPC
Download the acknowledgment after successful filing