How to file income tax return online for salaried employee?

A taxpayer can record his income, spending, investments, tax deductions, and other information on an Income Tax Return (ITR). They are required by the Income-tax Act of 1961 to file an income tax return in several situations. But, do you know how to fill income tax return online for salaried employee? You can fill it by logging into the e-Filing portal. I have shared the detailed process for you below.

How to Fill ITR Online for Salaried Employee?

Before looking into the process, you must know.

1. Form 16: Provided by your employer, it contains details of salary and TDS.

2. Form 26AS: Check tax credits and TDS deductions on the Income Tax Portal.

3. Bank Statements: For interest income or other transactions.

4. Investment Proofs: Documents for deductions under Section 80C, 80D, etc.

For salaried employees, ITR-1 (Sahaj) is applicable (if income is below Rs.50 lakhs and there is no business income). Here\'s a step-by-step guide to fill ITR online for salaried employees.

1. Visit

   www.incometax.gov.in

   . 

2. Log in using your PAN, password, and captcha. If not registered, complete the registration process first.

3. Go to e-File > Income Tax Return.

4. Select the assessment year. 

5. Choose Online Mode and select ITR-1. 

6. Fill in personal details, income details (salary, interest income, etc.), and deductions (e.g., 80C, 80D). 

7. Verify the pre-filled data with your Form 16 and Form 26AS.

8. Calculate the tax liability, if applicable, and pay the balance tax using Challan 280.

9. Submit the return and e-verify it via Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or other available methods.

10. Finally, download the ITR-V (acknowledgment) for your records.

This is how to file income tax online for salaried employee.

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How to File Income Tax Return Online After Due Date

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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