Even a draft version of the return filed online can be saved in JSON format and later filled in using the utility in the offline mode. Post installing the utility software, users can download their pre-filled data from the e-filing portal in JSON format, which can be later edited offline on the utility. The utility is available on the e-filing portal under the downloads tab, for users to install on their computers. The IT Department has discontinued the erstwhile excel and Java utilities and launched a new offline utility based on the JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) format. New tax filing utilityįor ease of use and for the lack of internet connectivity throughout, a few taxpayers may wish to fill the return offline and then upload the same online. Thereafter, the website is also well-equipped to handle seamless and fast processing of the returns filed.īesides, the taxman is working towards launching other features such as a mobile application for tax filing and newer tax payment modes (such as through RTGS/NEFT, credit card, UPI and net banking), soon. A chat bot (Tax Genie) is also available to respond to your queries instantly. Users who opt for the offline mode need to fill in the returns using the JSON utility and later upload the same on the portal.įor further queries, taxpayers can view the detailed FAQs, tutorials, videos or dial up the call centre co-ordinates shared on the website. On the new portal, in the online mode, one can make use of the free ITR preparation software that, through simple questions, not only guides one in deciding the applicable return and the schedules one needs to fill in, but also helps fill most of the ITR form for you. Besides, taxpayers can now fill all ITRs directly (1 to 7) online, unlike earlier where only ITR 1 and 4 were available to be filled online and the remaining forms were required to be filled via excel or Java utilities before being uploaded on the website.
The website offers a single dashboard to view all the interactions, uploads, and pending actions with the IT Department. Apart from availability of features in the old website such as filling/uploading your income tax returns (ITRs), verifying them, viewing/downloading Form 26 AS, request for refund re-issue, and viewing/responding to a demand notice, the new website also has a host of other new features.
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