Simple steps to file your Income Tax Return or ITR. To begin filing your income tax returns online, go to incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in and create your e-filing account. Your PAN will be your login ID. Log in using your PAN and password. It is mandatory to link Aadhaar with your E-filing Account. The Here is How an Individual Can File IT Returns Online in 6 Simple Steps: Step -1. Login to the Income Tax website with your User ID, Password, and Date of Birth/Date of Incorporation. In case of new users, the User ID Step – 2. Step – 3. Step – 4. Step – 5. To Prepare and Submit ITR Online, please follow the below steps : Login to e-Filing website with User ID, Password, Date of Birth /Date of Incorporation and Captcha. Go to e-File and click on "Prepare and Submit ITR Online". Select the Income Tax Return Form ITR 1/ITR 4S and the Assessment Year.