After logging in to the income tax portal, you can select the ‘file now’ option on the welcome screen.Ģ. Where ITR is filed online on the income tax portal:ġ. In case you choose to ‘e-verify later’, your tax return would be submitted and you can complete the verification within 120 days. If you choose ‘e-verify now’ (through Aadhaar OTP, pre-validated bank account, internet banking, digital signature), the verification process will need to be completed once done, your tax return would be submitted.ġ8. You can either e-verify your tax return immediately or at a later date.ġ7.

Once logged in, you can select ‘upload return’.ġ6. You will have to provide your login credentials again.ġ5. Once all errors are resolved, click on ‘proceed to verification’.ġ4. In case there are any errors, the utility will ask you to address the same.ġ3. Once you have previewed and verified the return, you can select ‘proceed to validation’.ġ2. Once all the tabs are filled and confirmed, you can click on proceed.ġ1. Select the reason for filing the tax return from the available options and proceed.ġ0. The utility will show you various FAQs and materials, which you may refer to and then select ‘let’s get started’.Ĩ. Select type of taxpayer as individual and select ITR-1 and proceed further.ħ.

Mention your PAN and select assessment year as AY 2021-22.Ħ. Once installed, you can initiate the process by selecting ‘download pre-fill data’.Ĥ. You would need to install the utility file on your device.ģ.

Download the ‘Common Offline Utility (ITR 1 to ITR 4)’ from the income tax portal.Ģ. Where ITR is filed offline using JSON-based utility:ġ. We understand that the ITR form applicable to you is ITR-1 and have accordingly mentioned the process of filing the same on the new income tax portal. Alternatively, prescribed ITR forms can also be filed directly online. Income tax return (ITR) can be filed on the new income tax portal using a JSON-based offline utility.

Income tax offline utility