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How to fill ITR, how to get a copy of it and what mistakes to avoid. Remember, every Indian citizen must file his ITR, whether the income is from salary, business, selling property, shares or interest-dividend.
Imagine, you are going to file Income Tax Return (ITR) for the first time. The online process has become easy, yet newcomers feel a little intimidated. Don’t worry. This guide will explain you step by step, like a story, how to fill ITR, how to get a copy of it and what mistakes to avoid. Remember, every Indian citizen must file his ITR, whether the income is from salary, business, property sale, shares or interest-dividend.
Deadline for filing ITR
Last day to pay no penalty: CA Santosh Mishra says that the last date to file ITR is 15 September 2025. If you file ITR by this date (for financial year 2024-25 / assessment year 2025-26), then you will not have to pay any late penalty.
What happens if you file late?
Mishra says, “Suppose for some reason you file ITR after September 15, but before December 31, 2025, in such a case you will have to pay a fine. This fine can start from ₹ 1,000 and go up to ₹ 10,000. It will depend on how much you have delayed and what your taxable income is. That is, delay can be costly.”
Let us now know the easy way to file ITR online
1. Log in to the website
First of all, go to the official website of Income Tax Department (incometax.gov.in). If you are already registered, log in by entering your user ID and password.
2. If you are new then register like this
If you are filing for the first time, you will have to register first. For this, you will have to provide your PAN, Aadhaar number and some other important information, like you do while opening a new bank account.
3. Select Menu
After logging in, you will see the ‘e-File’ menu. Go to it and click on ‘ Income Tax Returns’ and then select ‘File Income Tax Return’. Now your ITR filing journey has begun.
4. Select AY and mode
You will now be asked for the Assessment Year (AY). Since we are filing the return for FY 2024-25, select AY 2025-26. Then, select your preferred mode of filing.
5. Status and ITR Form
On the next page, you will have to specify which category you fall under. Are you an individual, Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) or any other? Select your status and press the ‘Continue’ button. Then, choose the right ITR form for you (like ITR-1, ITR-2, etc.) and also decide whether you want to remain in the old tax slab (old regime) or the new one (new regime).
6. Check and correct your details
Now you will see your pre-filled personal information (like name, address, etc.). Look at it carefully. If you find any mistake or need to update the information, you can edit it. If everything looks correct, click on ‘Proceed’.
7. Tax calculation and payment
The system will now calculate your income and tax payable. Once the calculation is complete, you will be presented with two options. ‘Pay Now’ or ‘Pay Later’. If you have to pay tax, you can pay it now or choose to pay it later. Also, you can see if you are going to get any refund.
8. Take another look
After paying the tax (if any), click on the ‘Preview Return’ button. A draft of your return will appear. Check it thoroughly to ensure that everything is correct. Then click on ‘Proceed to Validation’.
9. Success message and verification
Now you will see a success message. Your ITR has been filed successfully. Also, the ITR Verification Form (ITR-V) will be ready to download. Do not forget to download it and it is very important to e-verify it within 30 days.
Avoid these mistakes
CA Ajay Bagadia warns us about some mistakes which need to be avoided.
PAN and Aadhaar number: Make sure your PAN and Aadhaar number are linked to each other. Without linkage, returns cannot be filed.
Bank Account Validate: Make sure to validate the bank account in which you want the refund. This process is also done on the website itself.
Correct ITR form: It is very important to choose the correct ITR form according to your sources of income. Choosing the wrong form may result in the return being rejected.
Deadline and e-verification: Not only file ITR on time, but also do its e-verification (confirmation of ITR-V) within 30 days. Without verification, your return will be considered incomplete.
Do not forget to reply to the notice: If you receive any notice or query from the Income Tax Department, reply to it within the given time limit. Ignoring it can lead to trouble.
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