Steps to e-file ITR on income tax portal:Step 1:Step 8:

Key documents needed to file ITR

Once they will get Form 16, it’s time to gather a few more essential documents like Form 26AS, Annual Information Statement (AIS), Tax Information Statement (TIS), bank statements, and interest certificates. These help taxpayers cross-check their income and taxes deducted so far.

Steps to e-file ITR on income tax portal:

Step 1:Step 8:

Step 1:

-Log in to visit the official income tax e-filing website and click on ‘Login’.

-Enter your PAN in the User ID section.

-Click on ‘Continue’ and enter your password.

-Click on ‘Continue’ to log in.                                       .

Step 2:

-Go To ‘File Income Tax Return’

-Click on the ‘e-File’ tab > ‘Income Tax Returns’ > ‘File Income Tax Return’.

Step 3:

-Select the Right ‘Assessment Year’

-Select ‘Assessment Year’ as ‘AY 2025-26’ if you file for FY 2024-25. Use the mode of filing as ‘Online’. Select the filing type as either original return or revised return.

Step 4:

-Select the Status

-Select your applicable filing status: Individual, HUF, or Others. For most people, select ‘Individual’ and ‘Continue’.

Step 5:

-Select ITR Type

-Now, select the ITR type. Determine which ITR form you need based on your income sources. There are 7 ITR forms, of which ITR 1 to 4 are applicable for Individuals and HUFs.

Step 6:

-Choose the Reason for Filing ITR

-Specify the reason for filing your returns: taxable income above the exemption limit, meeting specific criteria, etc.

Step 7:

-Validate Pre-filled Information

-Validate pre-filled details such as PAN, Aadhaar, name, contact information, and bank details. Review your income, exemptions, and deduction details.       

   Step 8:

-E-Verify ITR

-The last step is to verify your return within the time limit (30 days). You can e-verify using methods like Aadhaar OTP, EVC, Net Banking, or by sending a physical copy of ITR-V to CPC, Bengaluru.