Gather Documents

• PAN Card

• Aadhaar Card

• Form 16 (from employer)

• Salary Slips

• Bank Statements

• Investment proofs (LIC, ELSS, PPF, etc.)

• Rent receipts (for HRA)

• Capital gains details

• Other income proofs (interest, freelance, rental)

Choose the Correct ITR Form

• ITR-1 (Sahaj) for salaried individuals

• ITR-2 for capital gains, multiple properties

• ITR-3 for business or professional income

• ITR-4 (Sugam) for presumptive income, etc.

Login to Income Tax Portal

• Go to https://www.incometax.gov.in

• Use PAN as username

Fill in the Details

• Personal information

• Income details

• Deductions under 80C, 80D, 80G, etc.

• Tax paid/TDS/advance tax

Verify Tax Liability or Refund

• Auto-calculation of tax payable or refund

Submit the Return

• Submit electronically (E-filing)

E-Verify ITR

• Through Aadhaar OTP, net banking, bank account, or Demat account

Keep Acknowledgement (ITR-V)

• Download and keep a copy for your records