Income Tax Department Extends ITR Filing Deadline To 15 September: Registration Guide Included

Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is essential for individuals whose income surpasses the basic exemption limit. The Income Tax Department has extended the deadline for filing ITR without a penalty to 15 September. To file your ITR, you must register on the e-filing portal at www.incometax.gov.in, whether you are salaried or self-employed.

Creating an account on the Income Tax Department's e-filing portal is straightforward for anyone with a valid Permanent Account Number (PAN). Once registered, users can access various tax-related services online, simplifying ITR filing and managing their tax profile without visiting any office.

Requirements for Registration

To register on the e-filing portal, three key items are necessary: a valid PAN, an active mobile number, and a valid email ID. Each PAN must be registered separately, linked to the primary mobile number provided during registration.

Step-by-Step Registration Guide

Begin by visiting the e-Filing portal homepage at https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/ and selecting 'Register'. Enter your PAN under the 'Register as a taxpayer' option and click 'Validate'. If the PAN is already registered or invalid, an error message will appear.

Next, fill in mandatory details such as Name, Date of Birth or Incorporation (DOB/DOI), Gender (if applicable), and Residential Status according to your PAN on the Basic Details page. Click 'Continue' after entering these details.

Once your PAN is validated, you'll see the Contact Details page. Here, input your primary mobile number, email ID, and address. Click 'Continue' to proceed. You will receive two separate OTPs on your primary mobile number and email ID; enter these six-digit codes to continue.

If needed, edit any details before clicking 'Confirm'. On the Set Password page, create a password by entering it in both the Set Password and Confirm Password fields. Add a personalised message before clicking 'Register'.

After successful registration, click 'Proceed to Login' to start logging in. Once logged in, you can begin filing your ITR seamlessly through the portal.

The process of registering on the e-filing portal ensures that taxpayers have easy access to manage their tax obligations online. This system not only simplifies filing but also provides various services at one's fingertips.