New Delhi, July 12 -- Selecting the correct ITR form is the first and most important step when filing your income tax return. Choosing the wrong form can lead to errors, delays in processing, or even a notice from the Income Tax Department.

To simplify this process, the e-filing portal includes a built-in feature that helps taxpayers identify the appropriate ITR form based on their income sources and eligibility.

Whether you are a salaried employee, pensioner, freelancer, or business owner, the portal offers multiple ways to determine the applicable ITR form. Here's how this feature works and how to use it.

The ITR identification service is available to taxpayers registered on the e-filing portal with a valid PAN.

The process for iden...