ITR filing FY2023-24: How to register online on e-filing portal to file income tax return; a step-by-step guide Registering on the e-Filing site allows you to access and use the portal's numerous capabilities and tax-related services. Here is a a step-by-step guide to register online on e-filing portal to file income tax return
When an individual earns a certain amount of money every year, the government requires them to file their income tax return by a defined deadline. If you paid more taxes than you should have, filing your ITR allows you to get a tax refund. It is also a useful form of income verification, which is helpful when applying for visas, loans, or government employment.#sr_widget.onDemand p, #stock_pro.onDemand p{font-size: 14px;line-height: 1.28;} .onDemand .live_stock{left:17px;padding:1px 3px 1px 5px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;line-height:18px;top:9px} #sr_widget.onDemand .sr_desc{margin:0 auto 0;} #sr_widget.onDemand .sr_desc{color: #024d99;margin-top:10px;} #sr_widget.onDemand .crypto .live_stock .lb-icon{8px 6px 5px 3px !important} #sr_widget.crypto.onDemand a.text{border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;padding-bottom:5px;display:block;width:100%} #sr_widget.onDemand .sr_desc .text p, #stock_pro.onDemand .sr_desc .text p{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;} Who needs to file income tax return (ITR) in India for FY 2023-24
To file your income tax return online, first time taxpayers should register online. Registering on the e-Filing site allows you to access and use the portal's numerous capabilities and tax-related services.
Prerequisites for availing this service
Valid and active PANValid Mobile NumberValid email ID
How to register for E-filing on Income Tax Portal
Step 1: Go to the e-Filing portal homepage (https://www.incometax.gov.in/), click Register.Step 2: Enter your PAN under Register as a Taxpayer option and click Validate.
In case the PAN is already registered or invalid, an error message is displayed.
Step 3: On the Basic Details page, enter all of the required information, including your name, DOB / DOI, gender (if applicable), and residential status as indicated by your PAN, and then click Continue.
Step 4: Individual taxpayers will see the Contact Details page once their PAN has been authenticated. Enter your Primary Mobile Number, Email ID, and Address. Click Continue.
Step 5: Two separate OTPs are sent to the primary mobile number and email ID mentioned. Enter the separate 6 digit OTPs received on the mobile number and email ID and click Continue.
Note:
OTP will be valid for 15 minutes only.You have 3 attempts to enter the correct OTP. The OTP expiry countdown timer on screen tells you when the OTP will expire.On clicking Resend OTP, a new OTP will be generated and sent.Step 6: Edit the details in the page if necessary and click Confirm.
Step 7: On the Set Password page, enter your desired password in both the Set Password and Confirm Password textboxes.
Step 8: Enter your personalized message and click Register.
Step 9: When you are successfully registered, click Proceed to Login to begin the login process.
Log in to the e-Filing portal and update your profile to access all the available services. Now you can file your tax returns and/or access other tax related services.
How to file your income tax returns
Step 1 - Go to the Income Tax e-filing websiteStep 2 - Log in to the website
Step 3 - Enter the required details
Step 4 - Select the mode of Filing
Step 5 - Select the status
Step 6 - Select the appropriate ITR form
Step 7 - If your correct ITR
Step 9 - Summary of tax computation
Step 10 - Proceed to validation
Step 11 - Submit the ITR.
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This story originally appeared on: India Times - Author:Faqs of Insurances
