Income Tax e-Filing 2.0: Everything You Need to Know Before Filing Returns Online

The Income Tax Department launched the e-Filing 2.0 portal on 7th June 2021, replacing the older interface at www.incometax.gov.in. Designed to simplify tax filing for individuals and businesses, the portal now features a modern UI, faster processing, mobile compatibility, and integrated dashboards for better user experience.

From submitting your ITR to tracking refund status or responding to notices, e-Filing 2.0 is your go-to digital tax assistant.

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• Real-time Refund Processing: Most refunds are processed within days, reducing long wait times
• Multiple Tax Payment Modes: Pay using net banking, debit/credit card, RTGS/NEFT, or UPI
• Auto-filled ITRs: Details from Form 26AS, AIS, salary TDS, and SFTs are pre-loaded for accuracy
• Unified Dashboard: View pending actions, communications, and filing history in one place
• Filing Utility for All Devices: Online and offline options for ITR-1, ITR-2, and ITR-4
• Smart Assistance: Chatbot, guided tutorials, FAQs, and multilingual support
• Mobile-Friendly Access: File and track returns using your smartphone or tablet

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• Faster ITR Processing: No more month-long refund delays
• Better Security: Multi-factor authentication and full activity tracking
• User-Centric Design: Simplified interface for new and seasoned filers alike

Whether you are a salaried employee, a business owner, or self-employed, this portal simplifies compliance and improves filing confidence.

Keep these tentative deadlines in mind (subject to government notification):

• 31st July 2025 – For individuals (non-audit cases)
• 31st October 2025 – For audit-assessable entities
• 30th November 2025 – For those covered under Section 92E (international transactions)

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Registering is simple:

1. Visit www.incometax.gov.in
2. Click on “Register” (top right corner)
3. Select user type (e.g., Individual, HUF, Company)
4. Enter PAN, name, DOB, and residential status
5. Verify using OTP (mobile + email)
6. Create your secure password

Once registered, you can log in anytime to file returns, respond to notices, or check refund status.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to file ITR online:

1. Log in using your PAN and password
2. Click “File Income Tax Return”
3. Select the correct Assessment Year (AY 2025–26)
4. Choose your ITR form (e.g., ITR-1 or ITR-4)
5. Review and edit pre-filled data as needed
6. Add deductions and tax paid
7. Submit and verify using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or by sending ITR-V

Processing begins immediately—refunds may arrive within 7–15 days.

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Also Read: What is TDS?

India’s e-Filing 2.0 platform is a timely upgrade—designed to make tax filing seamless, secure, and efficient. Faster refunds, pre-filled forms, smart dashboards, and help tools ensure you spend less time filing and more time planning.

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