Learn how to file your Income Tax Return (ITR) offline in India with this step-by-step guide. Download the relevant ITR form, fill it accurately, gather supporting documents, compute tax liability, and submit the ITR form by generating a JSON file. Follow these instructions for a smooth offline filing experience.
As the tax season rolls around, individuals in India are preparing to file their Income Tax Returns (ITR) and fulfill their tax obligations. In this comprehensive guide, we will provide you with a step-by-step process to file your ITR in offline mode for this year, ensuring a smooth and accurate filing experience.
Filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) in offline mode involves submitting a JSON file of the return to the Income Tax Portal.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to file ITR offline:
1. Obtain the ITR form: Visit the official Income Tax Department website (www.incometaxindia.gov.in) and download the ITR form in Excel or Java utility format. Ensure that you download the form for the relevant assessment year.
2. Fill out the ITR form: Open the downloaded ITR form on your computer and fill in the required details. Provide accurate information about your personal details, income, deductions, and tax liability as per the instructions provided with the form.
3. Gather supporting documents: Collect all the necessary supporting documents, such as Form 16, Form 26AS, TDS certificates, and relevant financial statements, that validate the information provided in your ITR.
4. Compute tax liability and pay any outstanding tax: Calculate your tax liability for the financial year using the appropriate tax slabs and deductions. If you have any outstanding tax dues, pay them before filing your return.
5. Validate the form: Verify that all the fields in the ITR form are filled correctly and there are no errors. Review the form thoroughly to ensure accuracy and completeness.
6. Generate JSON file: Once you have filled in all the necessary details, generate an JSON file of the ITR form using the utility provided. Save the JSON file on your computer.
7. Submit the ITR form: Submit the ITR form by uploading the JSON file.
8. E-verify return: You can use methods like Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or electronic verification code (EVC) to complete the verification in just a few clicks.
How to download Income Tax Return after completion of following steps?
To download the Income Tax Return (ITR) after filing, follow these steps:
1. Login to your account: Enter your User ID (which is your PAN) and password to log in to your account. Provide the captcha code as displayed on the screen. Click on the “Login” button to access your account.
2. Go to the E-file – Income tax return – “View Returns/Forms” section: Once you are logged in, you will be redirected to your dashboard. Look for the “View Returns/Forms” option in the top menu and click on it.
3. Select the relevant assessment year: From the drop-down menu, choose the assessment year for which you have filed the ITR and want to download the filed return.
4. Choose the download option: On the next page, you will find different download options. Select the appropriate option based on your requirement. For example, you may have options like “ITR-V/Acknowledgment,”
The author is an Income Tax and GST Practitioner and can be contacted at 9024915488.
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