Essential Documents for Smooth Tax Return Filing

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It is time to file income tax returns for the previous financial year

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New filers must register on the income tax portal before filing returns

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Verify the correctness of the name and apply for correction if needed

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Ensure PAN-Aadhaar linking is complete and correct any errors by June 30

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Mobile number should be linked to Aadhaar for e-verification with OTP

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Carefully review details provided by your employer

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Have your bank account and IFSC code ready for refund credit.

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Don't forget to check this form for income and TDS details

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Gather evidence of investments made for availing exemptions.

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Keep important documents such as Form-16, ITR form, Acknowledgment, and investment proofs in a safe place

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Tax filing made easy Deadlines, refund and smart strategies

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Essential Documents for Smooth Tax Return Filing

It is time to file income tax returns for the previous financial year

New filers must register on the income tax portal before filing returns

Verify the correctness of the name and apply for correction if needed

PAN CARD

Ensure PAN-Aadhaar linking is complete and correct any errors by June 30

PAN-Aadhaar linking

Mobile number should be linked to Aadhaar for e-verification with OTP

Mobile number linking

Carefully review details provided by your employer

Form 16

Have your bank account and IFSC code ready for refund credit.

Bank details

Don't forget to check this form for income and TDS details

Form 26AS

Gather evidence of investments made for availing exemptions.

Exemptions

Keep important documents such as Form-16, ITR form, Acknowledgment, and investment proofs in a safe place

Precaution

Tax filing made easy Deadlines, refund and smart strategies

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