How To File Income Tax Online

A Step-by-Step Guide: How to File Income Tax Online for the Financial Year 2023-24

Filing income tax using the e-portal of the Income Tax Department in India is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through it:

Registration: 

If you haven't registered on the Income Tax e-filing portal, you need to do so. Visit the official website of the Income Tax Department of India (https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/) and click on the "Register Yourself" button. Fill in the required details such as PAN, name, date of birth, and contact details. Create a login id and password, and choose security questions.

Log in:

Once registered, log in to your account using your User ID (PAN), password, and captcha code.

Choose the Appropriate Form:

Select the relevant income tax return (ITR) form for your type of income. For instance, if you're a salaried individual with income from other sources, you'd typically use the ITR-1 (Sahaj) form. If you have income from a business or profession, you might need ITR-3 or ITR-4, depending on the criteria

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Download and Fill the Form Offline:

Download the applicable ITR form in Excel, Java, or PDF format. Fill in the details offline. You can also use the online method to fill out the form directly on the portal.

Fill in the Details:

Fill in all the required details accurately. It includes personal information, income details, tax deductions, and exemptions, if any. Be sure to verify the information entered.

Calculate Tax and Verify:

After entering all the required details, calculate your tax liability or refund. Verify all the details filled in the form.

Upload the Form:

Once you've filled the form and it's verified, go back to the e-filing portal and log in. Click on the "Upload Return" button, select the relevant assessment year and the ITR form you've

filled, attach the XML file of your filled return, and click 'Submit'.

E-Verification:

After uploading the return, you need to verify it. You can do this electronically through various methods such as Aadhaar OTP, net banking, bank account, or by EVC (Electronic Verification Code).

Acknowledgment:

After successful verification, an acknowledgment will be generated. You can download this acknowledgment (ITR-V) for your records. If you've e-verified, you don't need to send the ITR-V to the CPC Bengaluru. However, if you've opted to verify by sending the physical copy, print, sign on it, and send it to the CPC Bengaluru within 120 days of e-filing.

Confirmation:

Once your return is processed, you'll receive an intimation from the Income Tax Department via email and SMS.

Remember to keep all your documents handy while filing taxes and to double-check all the information before submitting. If you're unsure about any aspect of your taxes, consider consulting with a tax professional.

Income tax filing due dates for FY 2023-24 (Assessment Year 2024-25) in India are typically as follows:

July 31, 2024: Individuals, including salaried individuals, whose accounts are not required to be audited.

September 30, 2024: Businesses requiring audit under any law (like Companies).

November 30, 2024: Individuals or entities engaged in international transactions or specified domestic transactions.

November 30, 2024: Businesses whose accounts are required to be audited under the Income Tax Act or any other law.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on general knowledge. It is advisable to consult a tax professional or refer to the latest guidelines from the Income Tax Department for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding filing income tax returns.

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