New Delhi, May 5 -- Taxpayers can file their income tax returns (ITR) offline and online using steps on the e-filing portal. And while filing your returns is now more accessible, taxpayers can still make some mistakes with their documents or details. So, if you are filing your taxes for the first time or simply overwhelmed by the process, we list out the documents required to ensure the process is smooth.

Take a look at what documents are required, which forms you should choose, the deadline for filing returns and a simple checklist to ensure that you are prepared before filing ITR.

When preparing to file your returns, taxpayers should keep these documents ready as applicable:

All Indian residents are required to file their ITR for inc...