How to file Income Tax Returns without a CA: A simple guide

Many taxpayers may be wondering if they may file their Income Tax Returns (ITR) on their own, without the assistance of Chartered Accountants (CAs), as the fiscal year 2024–2025 draws to a close.

A declaration of income used to demonstrate the taxes due during a fiscal year is called an ITR. In addition, it is utilized for processing loan applications, visa applications, tax refund claims, and other purposes. Using your current Permanent Account Number (PAN), you must first register for an account on the Income Tax e-Filing portal.

Following that, you must collect the necessary paperwork, including your PAN card, Aadhaar card, bank statements, Form 16 or pay stubs, information about any additional sources of income, investments, and property details. Selecting the right forms is a crucial part of filing ITRs. ITR-1 (Sahaj), ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4, ITR-5, ITR-6, and ITR-7 are a few examples.