ITR filing last date: What is the last date to file ITR? How to file ITR online?

Taxpayers in India w have eugh time to file ir return of income that was earned between 2019-2020. re is also a new deline for people who are looking to get ir accounts audited. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has alrey me multiple changes to ITR last date for financial year 2019-20. Check out new dates below.

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ITR filing last date

date for filing ITR has w been expended to December 31, 2020, allowing people eugh time to complete process. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released a statement saying that due date for filing of Income Tax Returns for or entities for whom due date was July 31, 2020, according to Act, has w been extended to December 31, 2020.

Previously, due date for filing returns h to be moved from July 31 to vember 30 due to Covid-19 pandemic. However, with latest extension, people have an entire month to file ir return for 2019-20.

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New date for furnishing of ITRs

CBDT has also extended due date for furnishing of ITRS for those looking to get ir accounts audited. deline was earlier set to October 31, 2020, however, it has been postponed to January 31, 2021. In dition, last date for furnishing of ITRS for reports on international or specified domestic transactions has also been moved from vember 30, 2020, to January 31, 2021.

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How to file ITR online?

Here are steps to file ITR online:

Step 1: Log in to Income Tax Department portal by ing on this link.

Step 2: If you are new to e-filing, on 'Register Yourself' button. 

Step 3: Select a user and on 'Continue'

Step 4: w, you will be asked to register using your PAN, and enter requested details.

Step 5: Once registered, you need to select an assessment year and select relevant ITR form from 'Downlo'.

Step 6: Open excel utility and input required details from Form 16.

Step 7: Calculate and pay tax. You will need to enter  challan details in tax return. 

Step 8: Generate XML file and submit it by going to 'Submit Return’.

Step 9: You should w receive a tification saying e-filing has been successful.

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