In my previous post dated 8.4.23, detailed guidelines were given for submitting the return offline (i.e. Downloading ITR utility ,fill it and upload in Income tax site).
In the article given below , guidelines for submission of return Online by filling the prefilled menus in the site. In this procedure no ITR utility is to be downloaded and uploaded. Everything is done directly in the site.
On line Mode by filling the details directly in the forms provided in the site:
For the past many years I am using this mode of filing my Income Tax return since I find it more easy than downloading the form, filling and uploading XML file. Since most of our personal details are already populated in the forms, we have to only file the details of Income and Savings details in the form and submit the same after verification. Taxpayer can file ITR 1 and ITR 4 online.
Steps for the same are given below:
Step 1 :Go to the Income Tax e-Filing portal, https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
Step 2: Login to e-Filing portal by entering user ID (PAN), Password, Captcha code and click 'Login'.
Step 3: Click on the 'e-File' menu and click 'Income Tax Return' link.
You will get a screen like this:
Step 4: On Income Tax Return Page:
PAN will be auto-populated
Select 'Assessment Year'
Select 'ITR Form Number'
Select 'Filing Type' as 'Original/Revised Return'
Select 'Submission Mode' as 'Prepare and Submit Online'
Step 5: Click on 'Continue'
Step 6:Read the Instructions carefully and Fill all the applicable and mandatory fields of the Online ITR Form.
Note :
To avoid loss of data/rework due session time out, Click on ‘Save Draft’ button periodically to save the entered ITR details as a draft. The saved draft will be available for 30 days from the date of saving or till the date of filing the return or till there is no change in the XML schema of the notified ITR (Whichever is earlier).
Step 7: Choose the appropriate Verification option in the 'Taxes Paid and Verification' tab.
Choose any one of the following option to verify the Income Tax Return:
Step 8:I would like to e-Verify
Step 9:I would like to e-Verify later within 120 days from date of filing.
Step 10:I don't want to e-Verify and would like to send signed ITR-V through normal or speed post to "Centralized Processing Center, Income Tax Department, Bengaluru - 560 500" within 120 days from date of filing.
Step 11:Click on 'Preview and Submit' button, Verify all the data entered in the ITR.
Step 12: 'Submit' the ITR.
Step 13:On Choosing 'I would like to e-Verify' option, e-Verification can be done through any of the following methods by entering the EVC/OTP when asked for.
EVC generated through bank ATM or Generate EVC option under My Account
Aadhaar OTP
Prevalidated Bank Account
Prevalidated Demat Account
Note
On Choosing the other two verification options, the ITR will be submitted but the process of filing the ITRs is not complete until it is verified. The submitted ITR should be e-Verified later by using 'My Account > e-Verify Return' option or the signed ITR-V should be sent to CPC, Bengaluru.
Step 14: The EVC/OTP should be entered within 60 seconds else, the Income Tax Return (ITR) will be auto-submitted. The submitted ITR should be verified later by using 'My Account > e-Verify Return' option or by sending signed ITR-V to CPC.
Step 15: To view the uploaded ITRs
Source and other details: https://incometaxindia.gov.in/Pages/tax-services/file-income-tax-return.aspx
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