Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal
Register or log in with your PAN
Link your PAN with Aadhaar if not already linked
Select the correct assessment year
Choose the appropriate ITR form
Download the pre-filled data, if available
Verify your personal details, income details, and bank details
Add income from salary, business, capital gains, house property, and other sources
Enter deductions under applicable sections
Calculate tax liability or refund
Pay any pending tax, if applicable
Validate all entries before submission
Submit the return online
Verify the ITR using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, EVC, or by sending signed ITR-V to CPC
Save the acknowledgment for future reference