How to file income tax online - For salaried individuals !!

Income tax efiling steps

1. Keep a copy of Form 16 handy for reference. All the details to be filed are available in the Form 16.
   
2. Download ITR-1 Form from https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/portal/individual_huf.do
   
3. Fill in the blocks in green color - You might face doubts in following section
   
• Income Tax Ward/ Circle - Find it from https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/portal/common.do?screen=jurisdiction Sample: ITO SAL WD IV(4) CN/CHE/W/274/4
  
• Return filed under section - 139(1)
• Income from salary = Gross Total Income (mentioned in Form 16)
4. Click Next and fill all three sheets
5. Click 'Validate' from excel sheet
6. From first sheet click 'Calculate' - This will calculate the tax. Verify if intact with Form 16
7. Click 'Generare' - XML file will be generated
   
8. Upload the XML file from - https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in  > Select Assessment Year
   
9. Download the pdf
   
10. Print, sign and send to "Income Tax Department - CPC,Post Bag No - 1,Electronic City Post Office,Bangalore - 560100, Karnataka" in NORMAL POST.