New Delhi: The Income Tax Return (ITR) filing season is underway for Assessment Year 2024–25, and the Income Tax Department has extended the deadline to September 15, 2025.
Filing ITR is mandatory if your total income exceeds the exemption limit. Under the new tax regime, the basic exemption limit is Rs 3 lakh.
Under the old regime, it is:
- Rs 3 lakh for individuals below 60 years
- Rs 3.5 lakh for senior citizens (60–80 years)
- Rs 5 lakh for super senior citizens (above 80 years)
How to File ITR: Online Mode
Step-by-step process:
- Visit the official Income Tax website: www.incometax.gov.in
- Register or log in using your PAN as the User ID.
- Go to the “File” section and select “File Income Tax Return.”
- Choose the correct assessment year and applicable ITR form (individual or HUF).
- Review pre-filled income, TDS, and deduction details or fill in manually.
- Submit and verify the return using Aadhaar OTP, Net Banking, or EVC.
How to File ITR: Offline Mode
- Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal.
- Download and install the Common Offline Utility (COU).
- Open the COU app and select “File Return.”
- Click “Download Pre-Fill,” enter necessary details, and click Proceed.
- Choose filing status: individual or HUF.
- Enter personal details such as name, address, and bank account info.
- Review Form 26AS and AIS.
- Check income, deductions, and tax summary. Then download the JSON file.
- Upload the JSON file on the portal and complete e-verification.
Documents Required for ITR Filing
- PAN card & Aadhaar card
- Form 16 (from employer)
- Bank account statements
- Stock trading statements (if applicable)
- Receipts for insurance premiums and deductions
