If you want to file your Income Tax return on your own, you can do it; 1. If you are a first-time return-filer, register yourself on the income tax department‘s official e-filing portal www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. Your permanent account number (PAN) acts as your user ID. 2. Keep key documents handy, including the Form 16, Form 26AS (tax credit statement), bank statements, copy of return filed last year, capital gains statement from mutual funds and brokers. 3. Go to the ‘Download’ tab to download the ITR preparation software (JAVA or Excel utility) for the relevant assessment year (Current one is 2018-19). 4. […]