What is e-Filing
The process of electronically filing Income tax Returns/Forms through the internet is known as e-Filing. e-Filing of Returns/Forms is mandatory for Individual/ HUF having total income of Rupees 10 Lakhs and above for AY 2012-13 and subsequent Assessment years. Individual/ HUF, being resident, having assets located outside India for AY 2012-13 and subsequent Assessment years. Individual/ HUF/ Firm auditable u/s 44AB of the IT Act, 1961 for AY 2011-12 and subsequent Assessment years. All companies
Types of e-Filing
Types of e-Filing
Without DSC
With DSC
Generate ITR-V
Types of e-Filing
There are three ways to file Income Tax Returns electronically: Option 1 - Use Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to e-File. There is no further action needed, if filed with a DSC. Option 2 - e-File without Digital Signature Certificate. In this case an ITR-V Form is generated. The Form should be printed, signed and submitted to CPC, Bangalore using Ordinary Post or Speed Post (without Acknowledgment) ONLY within 120 days from the date of e-Filing. There is no further action needed, if ITR-V Form is submitted.
Option 3 - e-File the Income Tax Return through an e-Return Intermediary (ERI) with or without Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
Note: It is mandatory to file Income Tax Forms using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) by a Chartered Accountant. The Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) used in e-Filing the Income Tax Return/Forms should be registered on e-Filing application.
Once registered, LOGIN using User ID, Password and Date of Birth/ Incorporation
How to e-File?
An Income Tax return can be e-Filed by: - Uploading Income Tax Return- A taxpayer can e-File Income Tax Return from ITR 1 to ITR 6. - Submit ITR-1 Online- An Individual taxpayer can e-File Income Tax Return ITR 1 Online.
Fill Excel, Validate, Generate XML and Save LOGIN and GO TO e-File Upload Return Browse and select the XML file Sign using registered valid DSC (if available and applicable) Is I-T Return digitally signed?
Generate ITR-V
NO End YES
SUBMIT
Note:
1.To e-File using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), the DSC should be registered in the application. 2.If the Income Tax Return is uploaded with DSC (digitally signed), on generation of "Acknowledgement, the Return Filing process is complete. 3.If the return is not uploaded with a DSC (digitally signed), on successful upload of e-Return, an ITR-V Form will be generated. This is an Acknowledgement cum Verification form. A duly verified ITR-V form should be signed and submitted to CPC. The Return filing process shall be complete only on receipt of the ITR-V at CPC, Bangalore.
Sign using registered valid DSC (if available) Is I-T Return digitally signed?
Generate ITR-V
NO End
SUBMIT
YES
In case of ITR 1 online, ITR 1 online will open with auto-filled personal and Tax particulars
View 26 AS Statement- An annual consolidated tax statement, which is provided to the assessee is called Tax Credit Statement (Form 26AS). This statement has details of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), Tax Collected at Source (TCS), Advance Tax/ Self Assessment Tax deposited in the bank by tax payers, and Refund details for an assessment year. Import Previous version XML- You can import the details of the previous version into the new version of the utility using the Import Previous Version feature. Click the Import Previous Version button and select the path where the previous version is available and click OK. The data is uploaded successfully.
Additional Services
View Status Income Tax Return, ITR-V, Demand/Refund, Rectification View the status of your ITR, Demand/ Refund and Rectification details. View e-Filed Return/Form
View the Income Tax Returns, ITR-V Acknowledgment Form and the uploaded XML for the last three assessment years. You can view these documents online anytime or save and print.
Refund Re-issue request Request for refund re-issue if the Income Tax Return has been processed. If a refund is determined and it fails to reach the taxpayer then a request can be raised. File Rectification Rectify e-filed Income Tax Returns online, if required, only after completion of Income Tax Return processing by CPC of the Income Tax department. e-File Defective Income Tax Return u/s 139(9) Taxpayer can e-File Income Tax Return against the Defective Notice issued to them u/s 139 (9) for AY 2011-12 and 2012-13.
Add CA This is a new feature wherein, an assessee can add a CA and assign/authorize the audit Forms which a CA can submit on their behalf.
Opt for Higher Security User can use the Opt for higher security, wherein a Digital Signature Certificate is needed to login. Outstanding Tax Demand User can check the outstanding demand details for all the assessment years in My Account after login. ITR1 online Individual users can use this feature to prepare and submit ITR1 online. The PAN (non-editable) and Tax details (editable) are auto-filled to help in correct data to flow in. Download ITR Forms, XML and Pre-fill XML User can download the ITR/XML submitted for three AY and also, download and use the pre-fill XML containing the PAN and Tax details Mobile Services Using the browser in the mobile, users can view various status on efiling. Call Center A call center is added newly to help users on any e-Filing queries
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