By Sheetal Kumari | March 3, 2025
Moneycontrol PF Team| Aug 6, 2025
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NRIs must file ITR if they earn income in India—rent, interest, capital gains, or want to claim refunds.
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Visit www.incometax.gov.in and log in using PAN, password, and captcha.
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If PAN isn’t linked to Aadhaar, you’ll see a warning—link it immediately or continue (linking is advised).
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Go to: e-file > Income Tax Returns > File Income Tax Return > Start New Filing.
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Choose AY 2024–25 and click ‘Continue’ to proceed.
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Choose ‘Online’ filing; resume a draft if saved earlier, or start fresh.
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Most NRIs should choose ‘Individual’ as their category.
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Use “Help Me Decide” or manually select ITR-2—ideal for most NRIs.
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Keep Form 16, interest certificates, investment proofs, and bank statements ready.
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Enter salary, rent, interest, claim deductions under sections like 80C, 80D.
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If tax is due, pay via e-Pay Tax; then preview and proceed to declaration.
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E-verify via Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or other modes within 30 days to complete filing.
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