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How to File Your Income Tax Return Online for Free

The last date to file your Income Tax Return (ITR) for the financial year 2023-24 is July 31, 2024.

To file your Income Tax Return (ITR) online on the Income Tax Portal, go to https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/

Log in to your e-filing account using your PAN and password. If you don’t have an account, you can create one by clicking on the “Register” link.

Select the assessment year for which you want to file your return.

Select the ITR form that you need to fill. The ITR form that you need to fill will depend on your income and sources of income.

Fill in the details in the ITR form. You can either fill the form manually or use the pre-filled data that is available on the website.

Calculate the tax that you owe. The website will help you calculate the tax that you owe.

Once you have filled in the details, you need to verify the return.

You can verify the return using your Aadhaar number, e-sign, or by sending a physical copy of the return to the CPC.

Once you have verified the return, you can submit it.