5 documents to keep ready before filing ITR for FY25

Your employer issues Form 16 showing total salary paid, TDS deducted and tax paid on your behalf. Cross-check it with your payslips to make sure there’s no mismatch before e-filing.

Form 26AS shows TDS, advance tax, self-assessment tax and high-value transactions linked to your PAN. The Annual Information Statement (AIS) offers an expanded view, check both to catch missing income or errors.

You must report all interest earned from savings accounts, fixed deposits or post office schemes. Collect interest certificates for accurate declaration and to claim deductions where eligible.

Keep receipts for investments or expenses eligible under Sections 80C, 80D, 80E and 24(b) such as PPF, ELSS, life insurance, health insurance or home loan interest. These lower your taxable income.

If you’ve sold stocks, mutual funds, or property, collect capital gains statements from your broker, AMC or registrar. This helps you report gains or losses accurately and claim set-offs if needed.