To file your Income Tax Return (ITR) in India, follow these general steps for online filing through the Income Tax Department's e-Filing portal:
- Log in to the e-Filing portal using your PAN and password.
- On the dashboard, select "e-File" > "Income Tax Returns" > "File Income Tax Return."
- Select the Assessment Year for which you want to file (e.g., 2023-24 or 2025-26).
- Choose the "Online" mode of filing and click Continue.
- Select the applicable filing status (Individual, HUF, etc.).
- Select the appropriate ITR form based on your income sources (e.g., ITR-1, ITR-2).
- Fill in your income details, exemptions, deductions, and verify the pre-filled information.
- Preview the return and validate it.
- Submit the return and pay any balance tax if applicable.
- Verify your return using an e-Verification method such as Aadhaar OTP, EVC, Net Banking, or by sending a signed physical ITR-V to the CPC.
It is mandatory to verify your return within 30 days of filing to complete the process. Detailed user manuals for different ITR forms and offline filing options are also available on the e-Filing portal.
