Can I file ITR without CA? What is the procedure?

Preeti Taneja

Entrepreneur | Posted on 12-Mar-2018

We live in Digital India. So yes, thesedaysyou can easily file ITR withouta CA.The income tax department has a great dedicated website for this‘myITreturn’that would take you step-by-stepthrough the process, ensuringseamless resource and assistance.

Here are the simplified steps to help you file for Income Tax Return without any CA:

1.If you’re a salaried person, ask your employer to issue youForm 16.Also, when starting the process, haveyour bank statements, copy of last year’s returns and PAN card at ready. You’re going to need them.

2.Visithttps://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/homeand register yourselfif it’s your first time. Your PAN number will be the login ID.

3.DownloadIncome Tax Returns Forms. There are lots of forms herehttps://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/downloads/offlineUtilities. Pick one which suits you credentials.

4.Once downloaded,fill the form. Input all the details carefully and honestly, using form 16 issued byyour employer. If you encounter any problem, eachform comeswith instructions. Read them carefully.

5.On the website, there’s an option to calculate your Tax payable.Find out theamount,pay thetax through your bank. Once you have paid the amount, you will receive achallan. Enter thischallandetailson tax return.

6.Once you have filled all the info on the form, includingchallandetails, validate your information.If everything goes well, an XML file will begenerated. Download it and then upload it using‘Upload Return’option.

7.Now you will be asked tosign thefile. You must have your digital signature ready. If not, you will thenhave to print the complete form, sign it using pen and then postit to the IncomeTax office, which is quite inconvenient.So beforefiling for tax online,if you don’thave your digitalsignature, getit.

8.Once you have submitted your digital signature,the screen will show a message that you have successfullyfiled your INR.Woot!!!

That’s it. The entire process has become incrediblysimple these days. And there’s a lot of information and assistance availableonline to ensureyou can do it all alone quite conveniently even if it’s your first time.

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Gaatha Anand

| Posted on 8-May-2022

There are many public finance software tools for income tax filing such as Income Tax Assistant, C-Tax, Tax Filing Assistant. These online tools have a lot in common with each other and can help file income tax returns for those who would like to do so without the help of a certified accountant. The procedure is mostly similar to filing in person or through electronic means. You need to fill up forms, make payments and send them back after the due date has passed.

The best way to file your income taxes without using a certified accountant is with NetTaxIncomeTaxAssistantApp which is available on Android as well as windows pc & mac devices.

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