How to File ITR Online — Step-by-Step Guide
Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) online is mandatory if your income exceeds ₹2.5L (old regime) or ₹3L (new regime). The process takes 15-30 minutes.
Documents Needed
PAN card, Aadhaar, Form 16 from employer, bank statements, investment proofs (80C, 80D), Form 26AS (TDS statement), AIS (Annual Information Statement).
Which ITR Form?
ITR-1 (Sahaj): Salaried with income up to ₹50L, one house property, and other income (interest, etc.). ITR-2: If you have capital gains, multiple properties, or foreign income. Most salaried people use ITR-1.
Step-by-Step
1) Login to incometax.gov.in 2) Select AY 2025-26 3) Choose ITR form 4) Pre-fill data from Form 26AS 5) Verify income and deductions 6) Calculate tax 7) Pay any due tax 8) Submit and e-verify using Aadhaar OTP.