Step-by-step guide to filing ITR online without a CA

The income-tax department enabled excel utility for ITR-1 (Sahaj), ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4 (Sugam), ITR-5 and ITR-7 online forms for FY26/ AY27.

Taxpayers can use the e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in) to file ITR; registration requires Aadhaar, PAN and other details.

The excel utility allows offline preparation of returns before digital upload.

Required documents include Aadhaar (linked with PAN), PAN Card, Form 26AS or AIS, Form 16 from employer, and investment proofs.

Salaried individuals can follow the stepwise guide on the e-filing portal to file ITR without a CA or tax professional.