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An Income Tax Return (ITR) is a form that enables a taxpayer to declare his income, expenses, tax deductions, investments, taxes, etc. ITR can be filed through online mode or using the offline utility. For FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26), ITR-1 and ITR-4 have been released by the Income Tax department, while ITR-2 and 3 are yet to be released. In this article, we will take you through the entire process of filing ITR online through the Income Tax Portal.
Follow the below mentioned steps to file ITR via online mode:
You can also fill the particulars in the offline utility, download JSON file and upload the same on the Income Tax Portal.
The process to file ITR online through the Income Tax Portal is much simpler and can be done by following the below steps:
Step 1: Log-in to the income tax portal by entering your PAN and password.
Step 2: Click on the 'e-File' tab > 'Income Tax Returns' > ‘File Income Tax Return’
Step 3: Select ‘Assessment Year’ as ‘AY 2025-26’ if you file for FY 2024-25 and click on Online, then "Continue".
Step 4: Select The Status
Select your applicable filing status: Individual, HUF, or Others.
For filing of persons like you and me, select 'Individual' and 'Continue'.
Step 5: Select ITR Type
Step 6: Choose the Reason For Filing ITR
In the following step, you will be prompted to specify the reason for filing your returns. Select the appropriate option that is applicable to your situation:
Step 7: Validate, Confirm, and Submit
Step 8: E-Verify ITR
You can calculate your taxes by using ClearTax calculator.
Step-1: Go to Income Tax e-Filing Portal, and go to downloads section.
Step-2: Download and install the common offline utility in your system.
Step-3: Open the utility, and choose ‘File Return’ option.
Step-4: On the next page, choose, ‘Download Pre-fill’ option
Step-5: On the next page, enter your PAN and assessment year, click 'proceed'.
Step-6: Login using your user credentials on the offline utility.
Step-7: Your name, PAN, assessment year and downloaded date would be displayed. Click ‘File Return’.
Step-8: Your status needs to be chosen, whether Individual, HUF or Others. On the next page choose the appropriate ITR form for you.
Step-9: Fill the page containing general information, which usually contains, your personal details like address, etc., and bank account details. Verify if the bank account information is correct.
Step-10: Enter the income details. Particulars reflected in Form 26AS are automatically fetched, add any income that is missed out and proceed.
Step-11: Preview the income, TDS and tax details, and proceed to validation. After providing declaration, download JSON file.
Step-12: Now login to your account in the income tax portal. After logging in, click ‘File Now’ option.
Step-13: Select the following options and proceed
Step-14: Attach the JSON file and proceed to verification.
ITR for individuals is mandatory only if their income is above the basic exemption limit. There are also other criteria as follows, fulfilling which ITR filing is mandatory:
It is always a good idea to file your ITR even if you are not eligible due to the benefits.
The following documents/information are required for e-filing their ITR:
However, you can e-file your ITR on Cleartax by just adding your PAN. We will auto-fill most of your details, like salary income, TDS, deduction details, etc, from the Income Tax Department.
Link to download ITR-1 and ITR-4 excel based utility
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