Complete guide to file Income Tax Return for FY 2024-25. Learn ITR forms, documents, deductions, and step-by-step filing process. Or file at ₹299 with MyCamate CA in 24 hours.
Form 16 from employer, PAN card, Aadhar card, bank statements for all accounts, investment proof (PPF, LIC, ELSS receipts), home loan interest certificate, rent receipts for HRA.
Login to incometax.gov.in → My Account → View Form 26AS. Also check AIS (Annual Information Statement). All TDS deducted by employer and banks will be shown here. Your ITR must match these.
ITR-1 for salaried up to ₹50 lakh. ITR-2 for capital gains. ITR-3 for business. ITR-4 for presumptive business (44AD). Wrong form = defective return notice from IT department.
Go to incometax.gov.in → Login with PAN as user ID. First time? Register with PAN, Aadhar, and mobile number. Use e-Filing portal — not any third party website.
Go to e-File → Income Tax Returns → File Income Tax Return. Select AY 2025-26. Fill salary from Form 16, deductions (80C up to ₹1.5L, 80D up to ₹25,000), TDS from 26AS. Tax is auto-calculated.
If tax payable after TDS, pay as Self Assessment Tax (SAT) using Challan 280 before submitting ITR. Keep BSR code and challan number to enter in ITR form.
Submit ITR → E-verify within 30 days. Use Aadhar OTP (fastest), Net Banking, Bank ATM, or Demat account. Without e-verification, ITR is invalid even if submitted.
| ITR Form | Who Should File | Income Limit | Income Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITR-1 (Sahaj) | Salaried employees | Up to ₹50 lakh | Salary + 1 house property + other income |
| ITR-2 | Salaried + Capital Gains | No limit | Salary + Capital gains + 2+ house properties + foreign income |
| ITR-3 | Business + Profession | No limit | Business income + Salary + Capital gains |
| ITR-4 (Sugam) | Small business, freelancers | Up to ₹50 lakh | Presumptive income u/s 44AD, 44ADA, 44AE |
| ITR-5 | Partnership, LLP, AOP | No limit | Business income — not for individuals |
| ITR-6 | Companies | No limit | Company income — not for individuals |
Share Form 16 on WhatsApp → CA files ITR → Get acknowledgement next day · ₹299 only