e-Filing Income Tax 2.0 portal | Introducing new feature of portal (2024)

In order to track digital transactions and consider the use of technology in the growing economy of India, the income tax department has launched a new website for the electronic filing of returns. The launch of the new website is considered the second generation of income tax e-filing and named income tax e-filing portal - 2.0. The new website was launched on, June 7, 2021, with a host of new features for taxpayers. The new income tax e-filing portal 2.0 can be accessed on the official website.

The income tax e-filing 2.0 portal has been launched with a set of new features. However, e-filing portal 2.0 will eventually develop and provide all the key information (including the information available on the old e-filing portal) relating to taxpayers on a real-time basis.

Four pillars ofIncome Tax E-Filing Portal - 2.0

To enhance taxpayer experience, the new income tax e-filing 2.0 has been built on four pillars namely;

• Speed;
• Accuracy;
• Convenience; and
• Usability

New features introduced onIncome Tax E-Filing Portal - 2.0

The income tax e-filing portal2.0 has been developed as a mission-mode project under the national e-governance plan. Let’s briefly understand what are these new features about. And how they will ease the process:-

1. Mobile app (Android/iOS) - The department has also launched an e-filing mobile app. It is going to offer numerous benefits to the users. The app will enable taxpayers to use all the functions to file income tax returns, make tax payments, submit responses to the queries raised, and many more. This feature can benefit the users in many ways such as the e-filing income tax 2.0 can be accessed anywhere, anytime and users can perform necessary activities all by themselves.
2. Quick refunds - Due to the convenient use, easy processing of ITRs, and spectacular features of the income tax e-filing portal2.0, the department expects to pay the refund more quickly than before.
3. Enhanced help section with user manuals and videos - The income tax department will release the user manuals on how to operate and make the most of the new income tax e-filing 2.0. The department will also provide video tutorials on how to use the services of the new portal effectively. It is a magnificent move by the department.
4. Chatbot - With the new income tax e-filing 2.0, the income tax department has brought out an all-new call center for taxpayer'sassistance and for prompt response to taxpayer queries.
5. Multiple methods to pay taxes on the portal - The new income tax e-filing portal2.0 offers various methods to pay taxes online without having to visit the banks or ask your tax consultant to pay on your behalf. The existing portal allowed tax payment only through visiting a bank branch or net banking or debit cards of limited banks only. Now, taxpayers are allowed to pay their taxes or any dues through UPIs, RTGS/NEFT, and also through credit cards. It is indeed a splendid move.
6. Role-based and user-friendly dashboard - The new income tax e-filing 2.0 provides a more interactive dashboard to check all the necessary information on the single dashboard itself. Everything such as linking Aadhar numbers, verifying pan, etc. available right on the home screen. One can easily update their profile.
7. Secure and multiple options for Login - The e-filing income tax 2.0 is not only convenient but also offer security such as enforcing strong password requirement and only granting the type of access that someone needs to accomplish a task. The users can also enjoy the benefit of multiple options for login into the new portal. There are two options to log in on the income tax e- filing portal - 2.0, either directly, or you can log on using your internet banking if your bank is authorized by the income tax department
8. ITR preparation software - Income tax e-filing portal - 2.0 has a free ITR preparation software with interactive questions to help taxpayers file ITRs 1, 4 (online and offline), and ITR 2 (offline). However, as said by the department, the facility for preparation of ITRs 3, 5, 6, and 7 would be available shortly.
9. Wizard-based assistance in ITR selection and pre-filled ITRs: - Now the taxpayers will be able to forehandedly update their profile to provide certain details of their income, including salary, house property, and business/profession, which will be used in pre-filling their ITR in the income tax e-filing portal - 2.0.

The income tax e- filing portal - 2.0 changes indeed look impressive and a great move by the Income Tax Department for the ease of taxpayers. However, its efficiency and effectiveness can only be seen in due course of time. Any further clarification onIncome Tax E-Filing Portal - 2.0, feel free to contact professionals at ASC Group. A team of expert specialists in taxation provides end-to-end advisory.