Income Tax - Returns Filing Checklist (FY 2025 - 2026)

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Disclaimer: The documents shown below are a general guidance and for personal use only. Please consult your tax advisor for entire applicable list and calculations.

Income Sources

Salary Income
DocumentPurpose / NotesDoneN/A
Form 16 (Part A & B)TDS certificate from employer
Salary Slips (All months)To verify allowances, perks, exemptions
Form 12BBDeclaration submitted to employer for deductions
Rent Receipts & Landlord PANIf claiming HRA exemption
House Property Income
DocumentPurpose / NotesDoneN/A
Rental AgreementRegistered or notarized rent agreement
Rent Receipts (Monthly/Annual)Signed receipts from tenant
Home Loan Interest CertificateFrom bank for self-occupied or let-out property
Co-ownership DetailsIf property is co-owned
Municipal Tax Paid ReceiptFor 30% standard deduction claim
Capital Gains

Equity Shares, ETFs & Bonds (Demat)

DocumentPurpose / NotesDoneN/A
CDSL Capital Gains StatementFor equity shares, ETFs, bonds in demat
NSDL Capital Gains StatementFor shares held with other depository

Mutual Funds

DocumentPurpose / NotesDoneN/A
CAMS Capital Gains StatementMutual funds serviced by CAMS
KFintech Capital Gains StatementMutual funds serviced by KFintech

Unlisted Shares & Pre-IPO

DocumentPurpose / NotesDoneN/A
Other RTA / Broker StatementsFor unlisted shares, pre-IPO, ESOPs, etc.

Immovable Property

DocumentPurpose / NotesDoneN/A
Property Sale Deed & Cost RecordsSale agreement, old purchase deed, improvement costs, indexation proof
Section 54 / 54F Exemption DocumentsNew house purchase/construction proof if claiming exemption

54EC Capital Gains Bonds

DocumentPurpose / NotesDoneN/A
Capital Gains Bonds (54EC)NHAI, REC, PFC, IRFC bonds allotment proof & investment certificate
Income from Other Sources
DocumentPurpose / NotesDoneN/A
Interest Certificates (Savings/FD/RD)Form 16A if TDS deducted
Dividend Warrants / StatementsFrom Indian companies & mutual funds
Lottery / Game Show WinningsWith TDS certificate if applicable
Taxable Gifts ReceivedAbove ₹50,000 from non-relatives
Freelance / Professional ReceiptsInvoices + Form 16A if TDS deducted
Family PensionBank statement or pension order

Deductions & Exemptions

Chapter VI-A Deductions
DeductionDetailsCollectedN/A
Section 80C (Max ₹1.5 lakh)LIC, PPF, ELSS, NSC, Tuition, Home loan principal, etc.
80CCD(1B) - NPS AdditionalUp to ₹50,000 extra in NPS
Section 80D - Health InsuranceSelf, family, parents (senior citizen benefit)
Section 80E - Education Loan InterestNo limit, for 8 years
Section 80G - DonationsWith 50%/100% deduction receipts
Section 80TTA / 80TTBSavings interest (₹10K / ₹50K for seniors)

Taxes Already Paid

Taxes Paid & Verification
DocumentDescriptionVerifiedN/A
Form 26ASMust match with all TDS/TCS
Annual Information Statement (AIS)Check for high-value transactions, interest, dividends
TCS StatementsLRS, car purchase, foreign tour, etc.
Advance Tax ChallansAll 4 installments if applicable
Self-Assessment Tax PaidChallan before filing ITR
All checks complete? You're ready to file your ITR!