Income Tax Return Filing 2025: Filing income tax return i.e. ITR can seem scary to many people, especially when you are doing it online for the first time. But if you have the right information, this process becomes very easy.
This year the deadline for return filing (15 September 2025) has been kept shorter than last time, so it is important to prepare in advance.
The utility required for ITR filing is not yet available on the portal
The ITR filing facility was started on the portal in mid-April last year, but the portal has not been updated for AY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25) till 26 May 2025 this year. That is, returns cannot be filed right now. Till then you can use this time to prepare for filing and gather information.
How to file ITR online? Know the complete step-by-step guide here
Step 1: Login or Register
- Website: https://www.incometax.gov.in
- If you are already registered, login (User ID/PAN, Password and Captcha).
- New users will need to register first.
Step 2: Select the ‘File Income Tax Return’ option
- Click on the ‘e-File’ tab on the dashboard
- Then select ‘Income Tax Returns’ and then ‘File Income Tax Return’
Step 3: Fill in the details
- Select Assessment Year: AY 2025-26
- Mode of Filing: Online
Step 4: Select filing status
- Select from Individual, HUF or Other
Step 5: Choose the correct ITR form
| Form | For whom is it for |
| ITR-1 (Sahaj) | Individuals with income up to Rs 50 lakh from salary, one house, other sources |
| ITR-2 | For those with income or capital gains of more than Rs 50 lakh |
| ITR-3 | Business/Profession or Firm Partner |
| ITR-4 (Sugam) | Those with a presumptive income scheme |
| ITR-5/6/7 | For LLP, Companies, Trusts etc |
Step 6: Specify the reason for filing ITR
- Your taxable income is above the basic exemption limit
- Or you have fulfilled certain special conditions like foreign travel expenses of more than Rs 2 lakh etc
Step 7: Check the pre-filled details
- Check the pre-filled details on the portal like PAN, Aadhaar, bank details etc.
- Provide correct information about all income, tax exemptions and deductions
Step 8: Verify the return
- Verification is required within 30 days
- You can verify in the following ways:
- Aadhaar OTP
- E-Verification Code (EVC)
- Net Banking
- Or send ITR-V form by printing it
Why is it beneficial to file ITR yourself?
- You have direct control over your financial details
- You will need a professional only if you have foreign income, share trading, business etc.
- Ordinary salaried persons or persons having income from a single source can file on their own
What’s new in ITR for AY 2025-26?
- Relief in rules for small taxpayers
- Changes in ITR forms
- New rates of capital gains tax
- Incentives to promote digital payments
- New compliance rules
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