Step by Step Filing Income Tax Return Online

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Because of the advanced technology and various software, we now have the process of filing Income Tax Return Online, and this is also known as e-filing. This is an electronic, hassle-free way of filing returns for income tax. The best part of this process is that one can do it from wherever one feels comfortable. All you need to do is register on the official website of the Income Tax Department i.e. www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in.

How To File Income Tax Return Online:

Step 1. Go to www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in and Register yourself on the site by clicking on the ‘Register Yourself’.

Step 2. Then select the ‘User Type’.

Step 3. Enter all the details here like PAN Number, Name, Date of Birth, etc.

Step 4. Next, you need to enter your personal details such as your contact number, email id, address, etc.

Step 5. Once you become a registered user, you are now eligible to login to your account for Online Income Tax Return Filing. Just click now on ‘Login Here’.

Step 6. Now you will be driven to the dashboard screen in your login, from where you can perform the various activities as highlighted below. You can also view your past filings and pending actions here (if any).

Step 7. Fill in the details and then click the submit button and if applicable/appears on the screen choose DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) and finally click on the ‘SUBMIT’ button.

Step 8. This is the last step, just click on the link to view or generate a printout of acknowledgement/ITR V form.

Note: Income Tax Return filing due date for AY 2018-19 : August 31st, 2018.