Here is how to file Income Tax Returns for AY 2020-21: Step by step guide

The department has released the ITR-1 utility (e-form) on its e-filing website available in Excel and Java formats

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The user can file the Income Tax Return (ITR) in two ways:

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After you download the excel or the java version of the utility form, extract the downloaded utility ZIP file and open the Utility from the extracted folder. Then provide your information, fill the applicable and mandatory fields of the ITR form. Validate all the tabs of the ITR form and Calculate the Tax. Then generate and Upload the XML to e-Filing portal by entering user ID (PAN), Password.Click on the 'e-File' menu and click 'Income Tax Return' link and Submit the ITR.

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Collect documents such as Form 16, salary slips, and interest certificates and Form 26AS. Keeping them handy will help you compute your gross taxable income and will provide you with the details of tax deducted at source (TDS) from your income in 2019-20.

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This is the second option. In online mode: Enter the relevant data directly online at e-filing portal and submit it. Taxpayer can file ITR 1 and ITR 4 online.

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Once you logged in click on the 'e-File' menu and click 'Income Tax Return' link. Fill in the asked details and submit it.