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How to eFile ITR? Complete Guide

  • By Web Online CA
  • 3 min read
  • Updated On 07-February-2026

Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) is a crucial financial responsibility that helps you stay compliant with the law while unlocking benefits like faster loan approvals and tax refunds. Whether you're a salaried individual, freelancer, or business owner, understanding the basics of ITR filing can save you time, stress, and money. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps to file your ITR accurately.

Step -1 Go to Income Tax e-filing-website and click on 'Login'.

Enter your PAN in the User ID section. 
Click on ‘Continue’. 
Check the security message in the tickbox.
Enter your password
'Continue'

login efile itr

Step 2: Go to 'File Income Tax Return'

Click on the 'e-File' tab > Income Tax Returns > File Income Tax Return

File Income tax return

Step 3: Select the right Assessment Year

Select 'Assessment Year' as ‘AY 2024-25’ if you file for FY 2023-24 and use the mode of filing as 'Online'. Select the filing type correctly as original return or revised return.

Assessment Year

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'.

applicable filing status

Step 5: Select the ITR type

ITR selection

Step 6: Choose the reason for filing ITR

reason for filing ITR

Step 7: Validate the pre-filled information

ITR pre-filled information

Step 8: e-Verify ITR

The last and crucial step is to verify your return within the time limit 30 days.

Documents Required for ITR Filing

Before filing your Income Tax Return, it is important to keep all relevant documents ready. These documents help in reporting income correctly, claiming eligible deductions, and ensuring that tax calculations are accurate. Having proper records also reduces the chances of errors and delays during return processing.

List of Documents Required for ITR Filing

  • PAN card

  • Aadhaar card

  • Bank account details including account number and IFSC code

  • Form 16 issued by the employer, if applicable

  • Salary slips for the financial year

  • Bank statements showing income and transactions

  • Interest certificates for savings accounts and fixed deposits

  • Investment proof for deductions under applicable sections

  • Insurance premium receipts

  • Home loan interest certificate, if applicable

  • Details of capital gains from property or investments, if any

  • Business or professional income records, if applicable

Why ITR Filing Is Important

Filing an Income Tax Return is an important financial responsibility, even when no tax is payable. It helps the government maintain accurate income records and ensures that a taxpayer remains compliant with income tax laws. Regular ITR filing also creates a valid financial history, which is often required for loans, credit cards, and other financial approvals.

ITR filing allows taxpayers to claim refunds on excess tax paid and carry forward losses for future years. It also acts as legal proof of income, which can be useful for visa applications, financial planning, and avoiding unnecessary notices from the Income Tax Department.

Frequently Asked Questions

Form 16 is required only for salaried individuals. It helps in reporting salary income and tax deducted by the employer.

Basic income details are required to file a correct return.

Documents related to investments, insurance premiums, loan interest, or other eligible expenses are required to claim deductions.

Yes. Incorrect or incomplete information may lead to notices or delays in return processing.
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