How to Register & File E-Tax Return on New Income Tax Website incometax.gov.in

Q: How to get a user ID for income tax e-filing?

The user ID for income tax e-filing is the PAN card number.

Rashmita Choudhary
Jul 11
7 min read

On June 7, 2021, the Income Tax Department released its new website to make it easier for taxpayers to comply. The new income tax site, www.incometax.gov.in, has substituted the old one, www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. The income tax e-filing website is used by taxpayers for a variety of tax-related purposes, including filing their income tax returns. Additionally, the income tax officers use the portal to email inquiries, send notices, and discuss a variety of assessment-related issues on the taxpayer dashboard. In this article, we will provide insights into the registration and filing of e-tax returns on the new tax website.

Steps to Register on the Income Tax Website and File Returns Online

Steps to Log Into Your Account in the Income Tax e-filing Portal

E-File Your Income Tax Returns Without the Password

View and Download your Form 26AS

Recover Your Income Tax Department Password

File Your Income Tax Returns Faster with TaxBuddy

Frequently Asked Questions

Steps to Register on the Income Tax Website and File Returns Online

You can register or log in to the Income Tax Department website by completing these steps:

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax Department website. "Register Yourself" is located on the right-hand side. Select the same.

Step 2: Choose whether you are an individual, HUF, or another sort of taxpayer to begin the registration process.

Step 3: Next, input your personal information, including your name, date of birth, and PAN. After that, the PAN will be used as the user ID on the website of the income tax department. Keep in mind that your name must match the one you gave when you applied for your PAN card.

Step 4: In the event that you forget your password, you will be prompted to set up security questions and your password on the registration form screen. Both capital and lowercase letters, as well as special characters, must be used.

Step 5: Provide your email address and mobile number. Enter your phone number and personal email address. The IT department will utilize these contact details for all future correspondence, so please be careful not to provide the company email address.

Step 6: Lastly, provide your current and permanent address information. After that, the website will check your PAN against their database and show a confirmation notice requesting that you confirm your registration by sending OTPs to your email address and mobile number.

Step 7: To finish the registration process, input the OTP1 that was sent to the specified telephone number and the OTP2 that was sent to the email address you provided during registration.

You can now e-file your ITR since your account has been set up. Additionally, you can examine your tax credit statements on Form 26AS.

Steps to Log Into Your Account in the Income Tax e-filing Portal

Step 1: Let's look at how to log in to the income tax e-filing portal after you've registered. You must visit the government portal's homepage in order to access the India income tax login page. There, you will notice a box on the right side with a "Login Here" option for registered users. Press it.

Step 2: After clicking that button, a login screen will appear where you must enter your income tax login password and username. Your PAN is your user ID. Once logged in, your dashboard shows the option to e-file or view statements such as Form 26AS.

E-File Your Income Tax Returns Without the Password

Without your income tax website password, you can electronically file your IT returns. To begin, go to www.taxbuddy.com and enter your income information. Additionally, you can upload your Form 16 to have your income tax return immediately prepared and submitted to the IT department online.

View and Download your Form 26AS

Details of the taxes that deductors have taken out on your behalf are shown on the tax credit statement, also known as Form 26AS. It also includes information about taxes and refunds that collectors have collected on behalf of the taxpayer. To see the TDS that has been withheld and filed on your behalf by various deductors and collectors, you can examine your tax credit statement.

Recover Your Income Tax Department Password

You will need your IT department password in order to log in and electronically file your income tax returns. You can reset your password if you can't remember it. To view tax credit statements and other information, you must be able to log onto your income tax internet account. You can use the mobile OTP that is sent to your registered mobile phone to reset your Income Tax website password if you link your PAN to your Aadhaar number.

File Your Income Tax Returns Faster with TaxBuddy

The quickest and most user-friendly income tax e-filing substitute for the Government of India website is TaxBuddy. To prepare your ITR, you don't need to manually fill out income sources, execute Java utilities, or download any income tax return forms. All of your information is automatically detected by TaxBuddy. On the same website, you can electronically file your income from capital gains, your business occupation, your home property, your salary, and other sources. All income tax return forms, including ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4, ITR-5, and ITR-6, can be electronically filed with TaxBuddy.

FAQ

Q1. How do I download Tax Credit or 26AS? To view or download Form 26AS, log in with your income tax portal account credentials. Go to the 'e-File' tab on the home page, click 'Income Tax Returns' from the drop-down, and select 'View Form 26AS'.

Q2. What is e-filing portal 2.0?

E-filing portal 2.0 is an enhanced version of the original e-filing portal that has been improved with features like faster processing, a more user-friendly interface, and enhanced security.

Q3. Why was the e-filing portal 2.0 launched?

It was introduced to make it easier for taxpayers to comply with the requirements of filing income tax returns.

Q4. How to file an ITR after the due date?

You can file a belated return if you missed the deadline for filing your ITR. Either before the assessment year ends or before the assessment is made, whichever comes first, a delayed return may be submitted. There is a Rs. 10,000 penalty for the delayed return.

Q5. How to revise income tax returns before the due date?

The updated return under section 139 (5) can be used if the taxpayer wishes to make changes to the original return because of certain adjustments. Prior to Budget 2021, amended or late returns could be submitted either before the assessment year ended or before the assessment was made, whichever came first. Budget 2021 has lowered this cap by three months, allowing an assessee to amend or submit a later return by December 31 of the assessment year.

Q6. How to create digital signatures for income tax e-filing?

A digital signature serves as an electronic record of a person's identification. The Indian government has authorized licensed certifying authorities to issue the certifications.

Q7. How to e-file income tax returns for salaried?

You can either use TaxBuddy or the income tax e-filing service to electronically file your income tax return. It might be easier to e-file using TaxBuddy since it will fill in the information when you upload your Form 16. After that, all you need to do is file your return with the additional required information that isn't on Form 16.

Q8. How to get a user ID for income tax e-filing?

The user ID for income tax e-filing is the PAN card number

Q9. Can I file an ITR even if my income is below taxable limits?

Yes, even if your income is below the basic exemption amount, you are still able to voluntarily file an income return.

Q10. What documents are to be provided with the ITR?

No paperwork needs to be enclosed with the income return. The records should be kept on file, nevertheless, so they can be produced in the future if needed before any appropriate authority.

Q11. Will my income tax account be locked if I enter an incorrect password?

Yes, after five unsuccessful tries to log in, your account will be locked. It will automatically unlock after 30 minutes, or you can use the "Unlock your account" tool to unlock it.

Q12. Can UPI be used to pay Income tax using the new e-filing portal?

Yes, the new e-filing system allows you to pay your taxes using UPI.

Q13. Why am I getting OTP errors while registering on the income tax portal?

This could be due to SIM linking issues with Aadhaar, mobile number mismatch in PAN records, or browser-related session problems. Clear cookies or use incognito mode.

Q14. Can I register with a foreign mobile number or email on incometax.gov.in?

No. Only Indian mobile numbers are accepted for OTP authentication. NRIs must ensure a registered Indian number is available during registration.

Q15. What documents are required while registering for the first time?

You need PAN, Aadhaar, a working Indian mobile number, and a valid email. For businesses or HUFs, you may also need digital signatures (DSC) and TAN details.

Q16. How do I link my Aadhaar and PAN if the portal shows mismatch?

First ensure that your name, date of birth, and gender match exactly on both documents. If not, correction in either PAN or Aadhaar is required before proceeding.

Q17. Can I file returns for past years using the new income tax portal?

Yes, you can file belated or revised returns for previous years (subject to deadlines) from the new portal. Use the ‘e-File → Income Tax Return’ section.

Q18. Why is my bank account not showing for refund in the new portal?

Your account must be pre-validated and linked to PAN. Log in → My Profile → My Bank Account → Validate with net banking or penny drop verification.

Q19. I’m not seeing prefilled data in my ITR form—why?

Prefilled data relies on AIS, 26AS, and employer uploads. Delay in their sync may cause blank sections. Wait or upload Form 16 manually.

Q20. How do I reset my password if I lose access to my registered email or phone?

You need to raise a grievance through the e-Filing portal or use DSC/Aadhaar OTP (if active) for password reset. Otherwise, email support is required.

Q21. Is DSC mandatory for filing on the new portal?

DSC is optional for individuals unless mandated (e.g., companies, audit cases). Most individuals can verify via Aadhaar OTP or EVC through net banking.

Q22. How do I respond to a notice or file a rectification using the new portal?

Navigate to e-File → e-Proceedings or e-File → Rectification. Select the relevant assessment year and provide supporting documents. TaxBuddy also helps with this process.