Income Tax e-Filing Portal 2.0
Department / Authority: Income Tax Department, Ministry of Finance
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What this service does
Next-generation statutory tax portal developed by the Income Tax Department. Citizens can file annual Income Tax Returns (ITR-1 through ITR-4), view Annual Information Statement (AIS) and Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS), download Form 26AS tax credits, verify returns via Aadhaar OTP, and track refund processing.
Who can use it / Eligibility
Any individual, salaried employee, professional, business entity, HUF, or trust earning taxable income or eligible for tax refunds in India.
What you'll need (Documents Required)
- 1PAN Card and active Aadhaar Card (linked).
- 2Form 16 (from Employer for salaried individuals).
- 3Form 26AS, AIS, and TIS downloaded directly from the portal.
- 4Bank account statements and interest certificates from savings/fixed deposits.
- 5Proof of tax-saving investments under Chapter VI-A (Section 80C, 80D, 80G).
How it works (Step-by-Step)
- 1Navigate to the official portal https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/.
- 2Log in using your PAN as User ID and your secure password.
- 3Navigate to 'e-File' > 'Income Tax Returns' > 'File Income Tax Return'.
- 4Select the relevant Assessment Year (e.g. AY 2026-27) and Mode of Filing (Online).
- 5Choose your applicable ITR Form (ITR-1 Sahaj for salaried individuals with income up to ₹50 Lakhs).
- 6Review pre-filled details from AIS/Form 26AS, add deductions, and calculate tax liability.
- 7Submit return and complete instant e-Verification using Aadhaar OTP or NetBanking.
Very senior citizens (aged 80 years or above) filing ITR-1 or ITR-4 have the option to file returns in paper format at their jurisdictional Income Tax Office.
Key Service Facts
Free for filing on the official portal (₹0). Statutory late filing fee under Section 234F applies if filed after the statutory due date: ₹1,000 for income up to ₹5 Lakhs, ₹5,000 for income above ₹5 Lakhs.
Immediate acknowledgment (ITR-V). Automated centralized processing (CPC 2.0) and refund issuance typically takes 7 to 30 working days post e-Verification.
1800-103-0025 / 1800-419-0025 (Toll Free)
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