Step 1: Collect Required Documents: Gather all essential documents such as PAN card, Aadhaar card, Form 16, salary slips, bank account statements, Form 26AS, and proofs of tax-saving investments.

Step 2: Choose the Correct ITR Form: Select the appropriate ITR form—most salaried individuals should use ITR-1 (Sahaj) unless they have additional income from capital gains, house property, or other sources.

Step 3: Register or Log in to the Income Tax Portal
Visit the official Income Tax e-filing portal and log in using your PAN credentials, or register if you are filing for the first time.

Step 4: View and Download Form 26AS: Access Form 26AS to verify tax deductions (TDS) and match them with your Form 16 and other income sources.

Step 5: Fill in the ITR Form Accurately: Enter all necessary details—salary income, deductions under Sections 80C, 80D, etc., interest income, and tax payments. Ensure accuracy for error-free submission.

Step 6: Verify Your Tax Calculation: Double-check total taxable income, deductions claimed, and confirm any tax payable or refund amount before final submission.

Step 7: Submit Your ITR Online: Once all information is filled in, submit your return through the e-filing portal. Review the form before clicking submit.

Step 8: E-Verify Your ITR: After submission, complete the e-verification using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or Electronic Verification Code (EVC). This step is mandatory to process your return.

 Step 9: Save the ITR Acknowledgment (ITR-V): Download and securely store the ITR-V acknowledgment receipt as proof of successful filing for future reference.