Income Tax E-filing Overview — Explained. Simplified. On Time.
A clear overview of how income tax e-filing works in India — applicable forms, due dates and the online filing process — from a Chartered Accountant firm serving Nashik and Maharashtra.
Book Free ConsultationIncome tax e-filing is the process of submitting income tax returns electronically to the Income Tax Department through its official e-filing portal. Every taxpayer whose income exceeds the basic exemption limit, or who meets certain other conditions, is required to file a return — and the process, forms and deadlines differ depending on the type of taxpayer and source of income.
At N D Savla & Associates, we help individuals, professionals, businesses and institutions across Nashik and Maharashtra understand which ITR form applies to them, what documents are needed, and how the e-filing process works end-to-end, from registration on the portal to verification of the filed return.
This overview is a starting point — for actual return preparation and filing, our dedicated ITR Filing Services and ITR Preparation pages cover how we handle the process for you directly.
Understanding Income Tax E-filing
Applicable ITR Form Identification
Determining which ITR form (ITR-1 to ITR-7) applies based on income sources, residential status and taxpayer category.
E-filing Portal Registration
Guidance on registering and linking PAN, Aadhaar and bank accounts on the Income Tax Department's e-filing portal.
Document & Income Compilation
Understanding what documents — Form 16, Form 26AS, AIS, bank statements — are needed before filing begins.
Due Date & Extension Awareness
Overview of statutory due dates for different taxpayer categories, and how extensions or belated filing provisions work.
Tax Payment & Challan Process
Understanding advance tax, self-assessment tax payment, and how challans are linked to the e-filing process.
E-Verification of Returns
Overview of e-verification methods — Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or physical ITR-V — required to complete the filing process.
Refund & Processing Overview
Understanding how refunds are processed after filing, and how to track return status on the portal.
Notices & Rectification Basics
A basic overview of common e-filing notices and how rectification requests are handled through the portal.
Our E-filing Process, In Brief
Determine Filing Requirement
Establish whether you are required to file a return based on income level, asset holdings, or other prescribed conditions.
Identify the Correct ITR Form
Select the applicable ITR form based on your sources of income and taxpayer category.
Compile Income & Deduction Details
Gather Form 16, Form 26AS, AIS, investment proofs and other documents needed to compute taxable income.
File & Pay Any Tax Due
Submit the return on the e-filing portal and pay any self-assessment tax due before submission.
E-Verify the Return
Complete e-verification within the prescribed time to ensure the filed return is treated as valid.
Why It Matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure where to start with e-filing?
Tell us your income sources and taxpayer category — we'll guide you to the right form and filing process.
