Income Tax Department has finally released Return Preparation Software for ITR-1  (SAHAJ) which is applicable for A.Y. 2012-13 or financial year 2011-12.  The same can be used to file your return online.

lease enable the macro in the excel sheet before data entry into excel sheet using instruction given in help.txt file downloaded alongwith the ITR excel sheet.

Checklist of documents and pre-requisites

• Adobe Reader
• A copy of last year’s tax return
• Bank Statement
• TDS certificates
• Savings certificates/Deductions
• Interest statement showing interest paid to you throughout the year.