Fill details and validates ITR fillinf process Assessment year 2025

Filing and validating your Income Tax Return (ITR) for Assessment Year (AY) 2025–26 (i.e., for income earned between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025) involves several steps. Here’s a complete guide to filing and validating your ITR in India:

✅ Step-by-Step Process for Filing and Validating ITR for AY 2025–26:
???? 1. Collect Required Documents
Ensure you have:

PAN Card

Aadhaar Card

Form 16 (from employer)

Form 26AS and AIS/TIS (Tax credit details)

Bank account details (IFSC, account number)

Investment proofs (LIC, PPF, ELSS, etc. for deductions under 80C/80D/etc.)

Capital Gains statements (for stock/mutual fund investors)

Rental income proof, if applicable

Business/professional income details, if applicable

???? 2. Log in to Income Tax Portal
Go to https://www.incometax.gov.in

Use your PAN/Aadhaar to log in

Set/verify email and mobile number

???? 3. Select the Appropriate ITR Form
Choose based on your income source:

ITR-1 (Sahaj) – Salaried individuals with income up to ₹50L, one house property

ITR-2 – Capital gains, multiple house properties, no business income

ITR-3 – Business/professional income

ITR-4 (Sugam) – Presumptive taxation scheme (44AD/44ADA)

???? 4. Pre-fill & Verify Data
Use the “Pre-fill” option – it auto-fills basic details, salary, interest income, etc.

Cross-check values with:

Form 16

Form 26AS

AIS/TIS (Annual Information Statement)

Correct any discrepancies manually

???? 5. Fill in the Details
Fill income details (Salary, House property, Other income)

Claim deductions (80C, 80D, 80G, etc.)

Declare exempt income (e.g., PPF interest, gratuity)

Add tax payments – Advance tax / Self-Assessment Tax if applicable

???? 6. Calculate and Pay Tax (if needed)
Use the portal’s tax calculator

If taxes are payable:

Generate Challan 280

Pay online via net banking / debit card

???? 7. Submit the ITR
Review all data

Click “Submit Return”

Choose Verification Mode (e.g., Aadhaar OTP)

???? 8. Verify ITR (Mandatory)
You must verify within 30 days of submission:

???? Online options:
Aadhaar OTP (most convenient)

Net banking

Bank ATM

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

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Send signed ITR-V to CPC, Bengaluru via Speed Post

✅ ITR Status After Filing
Track status via dashboard: “Filed” → “Successfully Verified” → “Processed”

Refunds are usually processed within a few weeks if eligible

⚠️ Deadlines (Tentative for AY 2025–26)
Due date for individuals (non-audit): July 31, 2025

With audit requirement: October 31, 2025

Belated return (with penalty): December 31, 2025