Follow these steps to file ITR for 2024-25

Step 1

Visit www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in and click on Login. New users must register by entering details, PAN, and password creation.

Step 2

On the menu bar, click e-File. From the drop-down, select Income Tax Return.

Step 3

Select Assessment Year as 2024-25 for FY 2023-24. Choose the filing type Original for first-time filing and Revised Return for corrections.

Step 4

Based on your taxpayer status, choose from ‘Individual,’ ‘Hindu Undivided Family,’ or ‘Company’. Salaried employees and freelancers must choose ‘Individual’ to file the return.

Step 5

Choose the applicable ITR form number based on your income sources and eligibility. There are 7 ITR forms- ITR 1 to ITR 7.

Step 6

Select the reasons for filing ITR from options like Taxable income above exemption limit, Mandatory filing, Filing for refund, etc.

Step 7

On clicking Continue on the previous step, the online ITR form will open. Most fields will be auto-filled with your PAN and Aadhar-liked data. Fill in the remaining mandatory liabilities.

Step 8

The final step is to e-verify your ITR within 120 days of filing by Aadhaar OTP, net banking, electronic verfication code (EVC), digital signature certificate (DSC), etc. Otherwise, your return will be incomplete.