ITR 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide to Filing Your Tax Return on Your Smartphone

Rapid Summary

• Trend: Taxpayers in India are increasingly using smartphones to file income tax returns for a faster and more convenient process.
• Digital Filing: It is now possible to file Income Tax Returns (ITR) entirely via smartphones, eliminating the need for paperwork or desktop computers.
• Requirements for Filing:

– PAN card
– Aadhaar card
– Bank account details
– Form 16 (for salaried individuals)
– TDS/Form 26AS details
– Additional income details (investments, rental income, etc.)
– Login credentials for the Income Tax portal or app.

• Steps to File ITR Using Smartphone:

– Download official apps like “AIS for Taxpayers” or trusted third-party apps such as ClearTax/TaxBuddy.
– Log in with PAN and Aadhaar-linked mobile OTP authentication.
– fetch pre-filled data from the Income Tax portal, integrate relevant documents with your account, and update any missing details.
– Declare deductions, review liabilities/refunds based on inputs received automatically.
– Verify electronically using Aadhaar OTP or net banking before submission.

Image of ITR Form Sahaj | Source: Republic

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