ITR filing FY 2024-25 deadline today: How to file ITR-1 on Income Tax e-filing portal – easy step-by-step guide for taxpayers – The Times of India

ITR filing FY 2024-25 due date today: It’s the last date for filing the Income Tax Returns for AY 2025-26. The Income Tax Department had extended the ITR due date from July 31, 2025 every year to September 15, 2025 for this year.Whilst late submissions are permissible, they incur penalties up to Rs 5,000 alongside additional repercussions. It is advisable to complete your ITR filing promptly and ensure e-verification within 30 days to prevent any adverse consequences. If you have still not filed your income tax return, and your tax filing has to happen through ITR-1 (Sahaj) form, we have you covered with a quick step-by-step guide. Choosing to file directly through the income tax e-filing website provides an advantage, as it automatically populates your personal information and tax particulars into the ITR-1 form. This automated process eliminates manual data entry, resulting in significant time and effort savings.

How To File ITR-1 for AY 2025-26: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Access www.incometax.gov.in and select the Login option. When the new page appears, input your PAN/Aadhaar details along with your password to access the portal.Step 2: Upon successful login, you will see the ITR filing page. You may also navigate through E-File > Income Tax Returns > File Income Tax Return via the navigation menu.Step 3: Choose assessment year 2025-26 (current AY), select online filing method and proceed by clicking continue. Note that the assessment year corresponds to the evaluation period for income earned in the previous fiscal year.Step 4: On the subsequent page, choose ‘Start New filing’, indicate your status as ‘Individual’ and select ‘Continue’.Step 5: You must now choose the ITR form. Pick ITR-1 and click on ‘Proceed with ITR-1’. Click on ‘Let’s Get Started’ to continue with the current year’s ITR submission. Have your essential documents ready, including Form 16, interest certificate, and other relevant papers, to ensure a smooth filing process.Step 6: Choose your reason for filing ITR. It is important for taxpayers to note that the new tax regime serves as the default option. Should they wish to switch tax regimes, they can make this adjustment in the personal information section as detailed below.The subsequent webpage displays these sections:a) Personal Informationb) Gross Total Incomec) Total Deductionsd) Tax paide) Verify your tax liability detailsStep 7: Personal InformationIn the Personal Information segment of the ITR, verification of pre-populated data automatically filled from your e-Filing profile is required. Whilst certain personal details cannot be modified directly within the form, adjustments can be made through the profile section. The form allows modifications to your contact information, filing type particulars and banking details.Step 8: Gross Total IncomeThe Gross Total Income portion requires a review of pre-populated information and validation/modification of income sources including salary/pension, house property, long term capital gains under section 112A, and additional sources (including interest income, family pension, and others). Additionally, you may include information about exempt income, where applicable.Step 9: Total DeductionsWithin the Total Deductions component, it is necessary to manage and verify deductions that are applicable under Chapter VI-A of the Income Tax Act. This includes various sections such as 80C, 80CCCD(1), 80DD, 80E, and 80GG, where you can add or remove relevant items.For Assessment Year 2025-26, the New Tax Regime serves as the default regime. If you have not selected the old tax regime, you will only be able to view deductions under Section 80CCD (2)- Employers Contribution to Tier-1 NPS Account and Section 80CCH – Amount deposited in the Agniveer Corpus Fund.Step 10: Tax paidThe Tax Paid section requires verification of all taxes paid during the previous year. This encompasses TDS from Salary and Other than Salary as provided by Payer(s), TCS, Advance Tax, and Self-Assessment Tax details.Step 11: Total Tax LiabilityIn the Total Tax Liability segment, it is essential to examine the computed tax liability according to the validated sections and your selected tax regime.When Tax Liability Exists:Upon selecting total tax liability, a summary displaying your tax computation based on your provided information will appear. Should there be a payable tax liability in the computation, you will find “Pay Now” and “Pay Later” choices at the page bottom. Selecting “Pay Now” will direct you to the e-pay Tax service. Select Continue. Once payment is successfully completed via e-Filing portal, a confirmation message appears. Select Back to Return Filing to finalise your ITR submission.When No Tax Liability Exists:For situations with no tax liability (No Demand / No Refund) or if you qualify for a Refund, select Preview Return. In cases where no tax payment is required, or if calculations indicate a refund, the system will guide you to the Preview and Submit Your Return page.Step 12: Preview and Submit Your ReturnIf any errors appear in your return, return to the form for corrections. When error-free, you may advance to the Preview and submit sectionStep 13: Proceed to validationAfter successful completion of Upload level validation, select Proceed to Verification.Step 14: VerificationAt the Complete your Verification page, choose your preferred option and select Continue.Verification of your return is compulsory, with e-Verification (recommended as e-Verify Now) being the most efficient method to verify your ITR – offering a swift, paperless and secure alternative to sending a signed physical ITR-V to CPC via speed post. Selecting e-Verify Later allows return submission, but requires verification within 30 days of ITR filing.On the e-Verify page, choose your preferred verification method and select Continue. Upon successful e-Verification, you will receive a success notification displaying the Transaction ID and Acknowledgement Number. Additionally, a confirmation message will be sent to your registered mobile number and email ID on the e-Filing portal.