Yes, It Is Allowed

• Any individual can file their own income tax return (ITR) without a tax consultant.
  
• The Income Tax Department provides an official e-filing portal for free self-filing.
  
• Taxpayers must calculate income, deductions, and tax liability correctly.
  
• Basic knowledge of tax rules and income heads is required.
  
• Filing can be done from home using a computer or mobile device.
  

When Self-Filing Is Suitable

• Salaried individuals with Form 16 and no complex income.
  
• Freelancers and professionals with simple income sources and good record-keeping.
  
• Individuals having only interest, rental, or capital gain income.
  
• Those who are familiar with using digital forms and tax documents.
  
• People who want to avoid paying fees to third parties.
  

What You Need to File

• PAN and Aadhaar linked and active.
  
• Form 16, bank statements, TDS certificates, and investment proofs.
  
• Access to the income tax e-filing portal with login credentials.
  
• Awareness of eligible deductions and exemptions under various sections.
  
• Knowledge of the correct ITR form based on income type.
  

Steps to File Return Yourself

• Log in to the e-filing portal using PAN and password.
  
• Choose “File Income Tax Return” and select the appropriate assessment year.
  
• Select the correct ITR form based on your income.
  
• Fill in personal, income, deduction, and tax details.
  
• Verify the tax calculation, pay any dues, and submit the return.
  

E-Verification Required

• After submission, complete e-verification using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or bank account.
  
• E-verification is mandatory to process the return.
  
• Once verified, the return is processed and intimation is sent.
  
• Keep the acknowledgment for future reference.
  
• You can also track return status on the portal anytime.