ITR Filing Checklist: 10 Documents to Keep Ready
Most delays in filing an income tax return come from documents that turn up late. Keep these ready:
- PAN and Aadhaar (linked)
- Form 16 from every employer during the year
- Form 26AS and the Annual Information Statement (AIS)
- Bank interest certificates for savings and fixed deposits
- Capital gains statements from your broker and mutual funds
- Rent receipts and landlord PAN if you claim HRA
- Investment proofs for section 80C (PPF, ELSS, LIC, tuition fees)
- Health insurance premium receipts (section 80D)
- Home loan interest certificate
- Details of foreign assets or income, if any
Compare AIS before you file
The department pre-fills much of your return from the AIS. If a figure there is wrong, give feedback on the portal first, so your return and the department's records match.
This article is general information, not advice for your specific case.