ITR Filing Last Date This Month; Here's How To File Your Income Tax Return Online For Free

ITR Filing Last Date: Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) is a crucial financial responsibility for both individuals and entities, ensuring the proper reporting of income and compliance with tax obligations to the government. An ITR acts as an official record of your income and tax filing history, which is essential when applying for loans, visas, or credit cards.

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ITR Filing Last Date (AY 2024-25)

The last date to file your Income Tax Return (ITR) for the financial year 2023-24 (Assessment Year 2024-25) is July 31, 2024. This applies to most individual taxpayers whose accounts are not required to be audited.

There may be a penalty for late filing, so it’s best to file by the deadline.

File ITR Online Free

ITR Login: To file your Income Tax Return (ITR) online on the Income Tax Portal, follow these step-by-step instructions:

• Go to the Income Tax Department E-filing portal: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
• Log in to your e-filing account using your PAN and password. If you don’t have an account, you can create one by clicking on the “Register” link (Steps listed below)
• Select the assessment year for which you want to file your return.
• Select the ITR form that you need to fill. The ITR form that you need to fill will depend on your income and sources of income.
• Fill in the details in the ITR form. You can either fill the form manually or use the pre-filled data that is available on the website.
• Calculate the tax that you owe. The website will help you calculate the tax that you owe.
• Once you have filled in the details, you need to verify the return.
• You can verify the return using your Aadhaar number, e-sign, or by sending a physical copy of the return to the CPC.
• Once you have verified the return, you can submit it.

Register on Income Tax Portal

To register for e-filing as a taxpayer on the Income Tax Portal, follow these step-by-step instructions:

Prerequisite for Individual Users

Before taxpayers start registration, ensure the following details should be hand-in-hand.

• Valid PAN
• Valid Mobile Number
• Valid Current Address
• Valid Email Address, preferably your own

Registration Process

Perform the following steps to register as an ‘Individual User’:

• Step 1: Visit the ‘e-Filing’ Portal https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
• Step 2: ​Click ‘Register Yourself’ button located at right side of the Home Page.
• Step 3: Select the user type as ‘Individual’.
• Step 4: Click Continue

Provide the following basic details:

PAN; Surname, First Name and Middle Name; Date of birth; Residential Status

• Step 5: Click ‘Continue’
• Step 6: Fill in the following mandatory details:

1. Password Details
2. Contact Details
3. Current Address
4. Click ‘Submit’

• Step 7: After registration,

-For Residents, a six digit OTP1 and OTP2 will be shared on your mobile number and email ID, specified at the time of registration.

-For Non-residents, OTP will be shared on your primary email ID, specified at the time of registration.

• Step 8: Enter the correct OTP to complete the registration process

Upon successful login, you will be directed to your e-filing dashboard and file the ITR by following the steps listed above.

It’s essential to recognise that the procedures and prerequisites might differ depending on individual situations. Therefore, it’s advisable to consult the Income Tax Department’s website or seek guidance from a tax professional for the latest and most precise information regarding your ITR filing.