Filing your Income Tax Return requires keeping the right documents ready. Use this checklist to avoid errors.

Basic Documents

PAN Card
Aadhaar Card
Bank Account
Statement of all Bank Accounts held anywhere in the world
Mobile Number and Email ID

Salaried Individuals

Form 16
Salary Slips

Income from House Property

Home Loan Interest Certificate
Principal Repayment Details
Rent Details (if applicable)
Property Tax Receipt

Capital Gains (Shares / Property)

Sale and Purchase Documents
Capital Gain Statement
Demat Account Statement
Property Sale Deed and Purchase Details
Details of Cryptocurrency (Virtual Digital Assets)

Income from Other Sources

Interest Certificate (FD / Savings)
Dividend Income Details
Other income details

Deductions (Old Regime)

LIC, ELSS, PPF Investments
Health Insurance Premium (80D)
Education Loan Interest (80E)
Donation Receipts (80G)

Business / Freelancers

Profit and Loss Statement
Balance Sheet
GST Returns (if applicable)
Bank Statements

Important Documents

Form 26AS
AIS
Previous Year ITR

Quick Checklist

Identity: PAN, Aadhaar
Income: Salary / Business / Capital Gains
Tax: Form 16, 26AS, AIS
Investments: 80C, 80D
Bank: Account Details

Pro Tip

Always match your income with Form 26AS and AIS before filing

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