How to File Income Tax Returns Online in India (ITR-1)

April 27, 2026 Verified: April 27, 2026 1 min read Beginner incometax.gov.in

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Every Indian resident with income above ₹2.5 lakh must file an annual Income Tax Return. Most salaried employees file ITR-1 (Sahaj).

📋 What You Need

PAN card number
Aadhaar number (linked to PAN)
Form 16
Bank account IFSC code

Register on e-Filing portal

Go to incometax.gov.in. Register with PAN.

Choose ITR-1

For salaried employees with income up to ₹50 lakh.

File using pre-filled data

AIS/TIS pre-fills employer TDS, salary, and interest.

Enter deductions

Section 80C (₹1.5 lakh), 80D, 24(b), 80TTA.

Submit and e-verify

Use Aadhaar OTP, Net Banking, or Demat account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Filing deadline?

July 31 of the assessment year.

How to claim TDS refund?

Automatically when you file ITR.

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