ITR Filing for AY 2025-26: File Income Tax Return on Mobile

Rakhal das

Sep 07, 2025

ITR Filing for AY 2025-26: A Handy Mobile Guide

Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26—covering income earned in Financial Year (FY) 2024-25—has become significantly easier thanks to mobile apps. Whether you're salaried, a pensioner, or have modest income sources, here’s everything you need to know to file using your phone.

Why It Matters & Deadlines to Keep in Mind

Filing your ITR is not just a legal obligation but also brings tangible benefits:

Claims and refunds: You can claim deductions, tax refunds, and carry forward losses only if you file by due date.
Legal compliance: Protect yourself from notices or penalties.
Proof of income: It’s required for loans, visas, and other financial needs.

The deadline for most individuals has been extended to September 15, 2025.

Filing Modes: Mobile Apps vs. Web vs. Offline

1. Official Mobile Apps

AIS for Taxpayer and Income Tax Department app are the official apps—available on Android and iOS—for seamless filing.
These apps enable login via PAN, Aadhaar, or user ID/password and use multi-factor authentication for added security.
They auto-fill data using AIS (Annual Information Statement) and TIS (Taxpayer Information Summary), reducing manual entry.
These apps guide you to choose the correct ITR form based on your income type.

2. Third-Party Mobile Apps

Platforms like ClearTax, TaxBuddy, and MyITReturn offer mobile-friendly ITR filing, often with extra features like deduction guidance, audits, and customer support.
ClearTax: DIY filing, fast and secure, with auto filling from Form 26AS, and e-verification via Aadhaar OTP or net banking.
TaxBuddy: AI-powered platform offering expert-assisted filing, reminders, and full support—secure and fast.
MyITReturn: Filings available in multiple Indian languages via their app.

3. Web Portal & Offline Utilities

You can also use the Income Tax e-Filing portal (via browser) or downloadable utilities (Excel/JSON).
The portal supports ITR-1, ITR-4, and now ITR-2 too.
Offline utilities like Excel or JSON are available for forms ITR-1 to ITR-4.

Quick Mobile Filing: Step-by-Step via Official App

Here's how to use the Income Tax Department’s mobile app to file your ITR swiftly:

Download & Install: Get the “AIS for Taxpayer” or “Income Tax Department” app from the Play Store or App Store.
Log In: Use PAN, Aadhaar, or registered credentials; you’ll likely receive an OTP for authentication.
Check Pre-Filled Data: The app shows AIS and TIS—information already shared by employers, banks, etc.—saving you effort.
Pick the Right ITR Form:
- ITR-1 (Sahaj): For salary, one house property, interest, and long-term capital gains up to ₹1.25 lakh.
- ITR-4: For presumptive business income (Sections 44AD/ADA/AE) and simple income.
- ITR-2: Now also available online (since July 18) including auto-filled data; for capital gains, crypto, multiple properties, foreign income.
Review Income & Deductions:
- Confirm salary, house property, capital gains, other income.
- Claim deductions (remember: new tax regime is default; Chapter VI-A deductions like 80CCD(2) or 80CCH visible if eligible).
Tax Paid & Liability: Check TDS, TCS, advance tax, compute liability.
Submit & E-Verify: Submit your return, e-verify via Aadhaar OTP/net banking/other methods. You’ll get an acknowledgement ID and SMS/email confirmation.