31st August 2018 was the last day to file your income tax returns this financial year, 2018-19. Nothing proves your financial wisdom and ethics like tax compliance – timely filing of ITR. Filing your income tax return is not as difficult as it may sound. Here is a step by step guide to e-file your income tax return using ClearTax. It is simple, easy and quick.
Steps to e-File Your Income Tax Returns Online:
Step 1: ITR Efiling – Getting Started
Before we get started, you should have the following documents at hand to pace up the process:- PAN
- Adhaar
- Bank account details
- Form 16
- Investments details
Step 2: Enter Your Personal Information
Enter your name, PAN, Date of birth and father’s name.
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Step 3: Enter Your Salary Details
3a. Fill in your employer name and type.
3b. Provide your salary and TDS information. For entering the break up of your salary in detail ‘Click here’.
Want to claim HRA? Read the guide.
Step 4: Enter the Details for Claiming Deduction
Enter investment details for deductions to be claimed (eg. LIC, PPF etc., and claim other tax benefits here.
Tip: Do you have kids?Claim benefits on their tuition fees under Section 80C
Step 5: Enter the Details of Taxes Paid
If you have any non-salary income, say, interest income or freelance income, then add tax payments that are already made. You can also add these details by uploading Form 26AS.
Step 6: e-File
Enter your bank account details and proceed towards e-filing.
If you see ‘Refund’ or ‘No Tax Due’ here, Click on proceed to e-Filing. You will get an acknowledgment number on the next screen.
Tip: See a ‘Tax Due’ message? Read this guide to know how to pay your tax dues.
Step 7: E-Verify
Once your return is filed e-Verify your income tax return. Watch this video to know how to e-File ITR OnlineYay! You are done
Read our Guide on how to link your PAN with Aadhaar. For further reading and understanding, check out these articles- How to Check Income Tax Refund Status Online?
- Check your income tax refund status online guide
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