Gather PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, Form 16, salary slips, interest certificates, rent receipts, capital gains statements, and other income proofs
Choose the correct ITR form based on your income sources and taxpayer category
Register or log in to the income tax e-filing portal
Verify your profile details such as PAN, Aadhaar, address, mobile number, and bank account
Select the relevant assessment year and start a new return
Enter personal details, filing status, and bank account information
Fill in income details from salary, house property, business, capital gains, and other sources
Report exempt income, deductions, and tax-saving investments
Enter TDS, TCS, advance tax, and self-assessment tax details
Calculate tax liability and verify the auto-filled information
Review all entries carefully for errors or mismatches
Submit the return electronically
Complete e-verification using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, bank account, demat account, or DSC
Download and save the acknowledgement after successful filing
Pay any pending tax before or during filing if required
Keep all supporting documents सुरक्षित for future reference and scrutiny