How to file income tax return online for salaried employee?

If you are employed in a public or private sector organization and fall under the income tax bracket, it’s necessary to understand how to file income tax return online for salaried employee. It is very simple.

 Just follow the steps given below:

1. Go to the Income Tax e-Filing website and log in using PAN Card number and Password

2. Go to the 'e-File' menu and then click on the 'Income Tax Return' link

3. On Income Tax Return Page, your PAN Card details will get filled in automatically

4. Select the Assessment Year and choose the ITR Form Number

5. Choose 'Filing Type' as 'Original/Revised Return'

6. Choose the Submission Mode while preparing and submitting the form online

7. After that, go to “Continue” and fill the form carefully

8. Under the 'Taxes Paid and Verification' tab, choose the correct ‘Verification’

9. Press the 'Preview and Submit' button

10. After that, you will have to do the verification. There are two ways to do it:

1. Physical e-verification:

• Print the form and write the place and date and add your signature at the page’s bottom

• Mail the document via speed post to the specified address

• If you’re required to pay additional tax, then you can do it online or send a cheque as specified on the website.

1. Online e-verification:

• Select “e-verify” under “My account” tab from the top menu

• Choose the ITR that you want to verify

• If you’re required to pay an additional tax, then just click on “Pay now” and complete the process.

• Click on “e-verify using Aadhaar OTP” in case your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar card number

• After that, you will receive an OTP on your mobile number. Fill it in and click “e-verify”

I hope now you know how to file income tax return for salaried employee.

• Investments details

• Bank account details

• Aadhaar Card

• PAN Card

• Form 26AS

• Form 16

I want you to remember that you may choose AY20-21 while filing the return, if you’re filing for FY 19-20.

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