Gather Required Documents: Collect all necessary documents such as Form 16, Form 26AS, salary slips, bank statements, investment proofs, and other income details.

Register on the Income Tax Portal: Create or log in to the official Income Tax Department e-filing portal at https://www.incometax.gov.in.

Choose the Appropriate ITR Form: For salaried individuals, typically ITR-1 (SAHAJ) is used, but verify if another form applies based on your income sources.

Download the Pre-filled ITR Data: Use the portal’s ‘Prepare and Submit ITR’ option to auto-populate your details from Form 26AS and other sources.

Fill in the ITR Form: Enter or verify your personal details, income details, deductions, and tax payments. Ensure all information matches your documents.

Claim Deductions and Exemptions: Input eligible deductions like Section 80C, 80D, etc., to reduce taxable income.

Calculate Tax Liability: The system will compute your tax payable or refund based on entered data.

Verify and Validate Data: Cross-check all entered information for accuracy before proceeding.

Submit the ITR: E-file the return directly through the portal. You may also choose to upload a signed XML file if using offline methods.

E-Verify Your Return: Complete the verification process via Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or by sending a signed physical copy of ITR-V to CPC Bangalore within 120 days.