Income Tax Return (ITR) in Maharashtra
File your tax return
File your yearly income tax return online, check refunds, or download Form 26AS.
Works the same across all of Maharashtra — including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and every other district.
When do you need this?
- If income is above the limit
- To claim a refund
- For loan/visa proof
How to apply for Income Tax Return (ITR) in Maharashtra online
Step by step.
- Log in to the tax website. Go to incometax.gov.in and log in — your PAN is your user ID.Your PAN must be linked to Aadhaar, or you cannot file.
- Start your return. Go to "e-File" → "Income Tax Return" → "File Income Tax Return".
- Choose year and form. Select the assessment year, the online mode, and the correct ITR form for you (for most salaried people it is ITR-1).
- Check the ready-filled data. A lot is pre-filled. Check it against your Form-16 and your Form 26AS/AIS, and add any other income or deductions.
- Confirm and submit. Check the tax figure and submit the return.
- E-verify within 30 days. This is the final step — verify using Aadhaar OTP, net-banking, etc.The return is NOT valid until you e-verify.
Good to know
Free on the official e-filing site. Keep PAN, Aadhaar, Form-16 and bank details ready; PAN must be linked to Aadhaar.
Common questions
How do I apply for Income Tax Return (ITR) online?
You do it online on the official government website (www.incometax.gov.in). Follow the 6 simple steps on this page — each step tells you exactly what to click.
Can I apply for Income Tax Return (ITR) from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or other cities in Maharashtra?
Yes. Income Tax Return (ITR) is done online on the same official Maharashtra portal, so the steps are identical wherever you live — Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati and Navi Mumbai, and every other city and district in Maharashtra. Just follow the guide on this page.
How much does Income Tax Return (ITR) cost?
Free Sahaay itself is completely free and never charges you.
How long does Income Tax Return (ITR) take?
Seasonal
What is the official website for Income Tax Return (ITR)?
The official government website is www.incometax.gov.in. Sahaay links you straight to it — always check the address is the correct .gov.in site, and never share your OTP or password.