The document provides information on e-filing of income tax returns in India. It discusses what e-filing is, who it is mandatory for, the different types of e-filing (using digital signature, without digital signature, through an intermediary), the pre-requisites for registration on the e-filing portal, how to e-file by uploading returns or submitting ITR-1/ITR-4S online, additional services available, new features introduced and additional upcoming features.

1. Presentation on e-Filing

2. 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
 Any assessee having total income of ₹ 5 Lakhs and above from AY 2013-14
and subsequent Assessment Years.
 Individual/ HUF, being resident, having assets located outside India from AY
2012-13 and subsequent Assessment Years.
 An assessee required to furnish a report of audit specified under sections
10(23C)(iv), 10(23C)(v),10(23C)(vi) ,10(23C)(via) , 10A, 12A(1)(b), 44AB,
80-IA, 80-IB, 80-IC, 80-ID, 80JJAA, 80LA, 92E or 115JB of the Act, shall
furnish the said report of audit and the return of Income electronically from
AY 2013-14 and subsequent Assessment Years.
 An assessee required to give a notice under Section 11(2)(a) to the
Assessing Officer from AY 2014-15 and subsequent Assessment Years.

3. What is e-Filing contd..
 All companies.
 Firm (to whom provisions of section 44AB is not applicable), AOP, BOI,
Artificial Juridical Person , Co-operative Society and Local Authority required
to file ITR 5 from AY 2014-15 and subsequent Assessment Years.
 An assessee required to furnish return u/s 139 (4B) in ITR 7.
 A resident who has signing authority in any account located outside India.
 A person who claims relief under sections 90 or 90A or deduction under
section 91.

4. Types of e-Filing
Types of e-Filing
e-File without
using Digital
Signature
e-File through e-
Return
Intermediary
e-File using
Digital Signature
Generate ITR-V
Send to CPC, Bangalore
Generate and Print
Acknowledgment form. No
further action is required.
With DSC
Without DSC

5. 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.

6. Pre-requisite for registration in e-Filing application
A user must register at https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in
Pre-requisites to register
PAN (Permanent Account Number)
Membership with ICAI - For Chartered Accountant
Registration process
- Provide PAN, Password details, Personal details as per PAN, Contact
details and Digital signature (if available and applicable)
- Submit request
- On success, Activation link is sent to user through e-mail and a mobile
PIN to mobile number. Click on the activation link and provide Mobile PIN
to activate e-Filing account.
Once registered, LOGIN using User ID, Password ,Date of Birth/
Incorporation and Captcha code

7. 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 7.
- Submit ITR-1/ITR4S Online- An Individual taxpayer can e-File Income Tax
Return – ITR 1/ITR4S Online.
- To know more on the process, see further.

8. Upload Income Tax Return
GO TO ‘Downloads’ and download the
utility of relevant ITR Form
Start
Fill Utility, 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)
SUBMIT
Generate and Print
Acknowledgment form. No
further action is required.
Generate ITR-V
Send to CPC,
Bangalore
Is I-T
Return
digitally
signed?
End
NO
YES

9. To upload Income Tax Return:
Step 1 - GO TO 'Downloads' section and select applicable Income Tax Return Form of the relevant Assessment Year .
Step 2 - Download the utility of the Income Tax Return (ITR).
Step 3 - Fill the utility and Validate.
Step 4 - Generate an XML file and save in desired path/destination in your desktop/system.
Step 5- LOGIN to e-Filing application and GO TO --> e-File --> Upload Return.
Step 6 - Select the Income Tax Return Form and the Assessment Year.
Step 7 - Browse and Select the XML file
Step 8 - Upload Digital Signature Certificate, if available and applicable.
Step 9 - Click 'SUBMIT'.
Step 10 - On successful upload, Acknowledgement details would be displayed. Click on the link to view or generate a
printout of Acknowledgement/ITR-V Form.
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.

10. Submit ITR-1/ITR4S online
LOGIN and GO TO ‘e-File’  ‘Prepare and
Submit ITR Online’
Start
Select ITR type as ITR 1/ITR4S and
select the Assessment Year
Fill the I-T Return online. Mandatory fields
are marked with asterisk
Sign using registered valid DSC (if
available)
SUBMIT
Generate and Print
Acknowledgment form. No
further action is required.
Generate ITR-V
Send to CPC,
Bangalore
Is I-T
Return
digitally
signed?
End
YES
NO

11. To submit ITR-1/ITR4S Online
Step 1 - Login to e-Filing application
Step 2 - GO TO 'e-File' --> 'Prepare and Submit ITR Online'
Step 3 - Select the Income Tax Return Form ITR 1/ITR4S and the Assessment Year.
Step 4 - Fill in the details and click the SUBMIT button
Step 5 - On successful submission, Acknowledgement detail is displayed. Click on the
link to view or generate a printout of Acknowledgement/ITR-V Form.
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.

12. Value Additions to e-File Income Tax Return
Pre-Fill- Personal and Tax Information can be pre-filled in the Income Tax Return.
- Login to e-Filing application
- GO TO --> Downloads --> Download Pre-filled XML . Save the XML in the desired
path/destination in your desktop/system.
- Open the Excel utility (ITR) and click the "Import Personal/Tax Details from XML"
button. This will require you to select the path/destination where you have saved the
XML and click OK. The details will be uploaded into your utility. You may edit the tax
details, if needed
OR
- Open the Java utility, click on ‘Pre-fill’ button, enter e-Filing User ID, password and
Date of Birth/Incorporation and choose “Pre-fill Address” option click on Submit
In case of ITR 1/ITR 4S online, ITR will open with auto-filled only personal and Tax
particulars (as per Form 26AS details)
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.

13. 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 onwards.

14. New features in e-Filing
New users – Chartered Accountant are the new users added in the new e-Filing
application. They can e-File Forms (other than ITRs) on behalf of their customers.
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/ITR 4S 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 e-
filing.
Call Center – A call center is added newly to help users on any e-Filing queries

15. Additional features in e-Filing
Compliance- This is a new feature wherein, an assessee can update the reason for
being non-filer.
Return of Net Wealth– This is a new form- Form BB, where assessee can submit wealth
tax. Its available for Individual, HUF and Company users
Reset Password additional options- This is a new feature where assessee can reset
the password using the below options-
• Using PINS (OTP to mobile number and e-mail id)
• Login through Net Banking
Verification and Validation of Contact details of Taxpayers- Capturing valid mobile
number and e-Mail id of Taxpayers enabling effective communication.
Form 15CA and TAN Registration- Enabling TAN users to file Form 15CA

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