Gather PAN, Aadhaar, bank account details, salary slips, Form 16, interest certificates, capital gains statements, and other income records
Choose the correct ITR form based on your income sources and eligibility
Log in to the Income Tax e-Filing portal using your PAN and password
Select the relevant assessment year and the option to file a new return
Verify your personal details, contact details, and bank account details
Enter income from salary, house property, business or profession, capital gains, and other sources
Add exempt income, if any
Enter deductions under Chapter VI-A such as 80C, 80D, 80G, and others
Report tax paid through TDS, TCS, advance tax, and self-assessment tax
Check tax liability or refund amount shown by the system
Review all entered information carefully
Validate and submit the return
Complete e-verification through Aadhaar OTP, net banking, bank account, demat account, or DSC
Download and save the acknowledgement after successful filing