ITR filing FY2023-24: How to register online on e-filing portal to file income tax return; a step-by-step guide

When an individual earns a certain amount of money every year, the government requires them to file their income tax return by a defined deadline. If you paid more taxes than you should have, filing your ITR allows you to get a tax refund. It is also a useful form of income verification, which is helpful when applying for visas, loans, or government employment.

Who needs to file income tax return (ITR) in India for FY 2023-24

To file your income tax return online, first time taxpayers should register online. Registering on the e-Filing site allows you to access and use the portal's numerous capabilities and tax-related services.

Prerequisites for availing this service

• Valid and active PAN
• Valid Mobile Number
• Valid email ID

How to register for E-filing on Income Tax Portal

Step 1: Go to the e-Filing portal homepage (https://www.incometax.gov.in/), click Register.
Step 2: Enter your PAN under Register as a Taxpayer option and click Validate.
In case the PAN is already registered or invalid, an error message is displayed.
Step 3: On the Basic Details page, enter all of the required information, including your name, DOB / DOI, gender (if applicable), and residential status as indicated by your PAN, and then click Continue.
Step 4: Individual taxpayers will see the Contact Details page once their PAN has been authenticated. Enter your Primary Mobile Number, Email ID, and Address. Click Continue.
Step 5: Two separate OTPs are sent to the primary mobile number and email ID mentioned. Enter the separate 6 digit OTPs received on the mobile number and email ID and click Continue.
Note:

• OTP will be valid for 15 minutes only.
• You have 3 attempts to enter the correct OTP.
• The OTP expiry countdown timer on screen tells you when the OTP will expire.
• On clicking Resend OTP, a new OTP will be generated and sent.

Step 6: Edit the details in the page if necessary and click Confirm.
Step 7: On the Set Password page, enter your desired password in both the Set Password and Confirm Password textboxes.
Step 8: Enter your personalized message and click Register.
Step 9: When you are successfully registered, click Proceed to Login to begin the login process.

Also read: Complete ITR filing guide

Log in to the e-Filing portal and update your profile to access all the available services. Now you can file your tax returns and/or access other tax related services.

How to file your income tax returns

Step 1 - Go to the Income Tax e-filing website
Step 2 - Log in to the website
Step 3 - Enter the required details
Step 4 - Select the mode of Filing
Step 5 - Select the status
Step 6 - Select the appropriate ITR form
Step 7 - If your correct ITR
Step 9 - Summary of tax computation
Step 10 - Proceed to validation
Step 11 - Submit the ITR.