ITR E-Filing Portal 3.0 is an upgraded version of India’s Income Tax e-filing portal designed to simplify the process of filing income tax returns (ITR) online. Launched by the Income Tax Department, the portal offers a user-friendly interface and several new features to make tax compliance more efficient for taxpayers.
Key Features of ITR E-Filing Portal 3.0
- User-Friendly Interface: Simplified design for easier navigation and accessibility.
- Faster Processing: Returns filed through the portal are processed more quickly, enabling faster refunds.
- Integrated Dashboard: Taxpayers can view all pending actions, filed ITRs, pending refunds, etc., in one place.
- Pre-filled ITR Forms: Details such as salary, bank interest and dividend income are auto-filled based on information already available with the Income Tax Department.
- Multiple Payment Options: Taxpayers can pay taxes using various methods like net banking, UPI, debit cards, and more.
- Assistance for Non-Tech Savvy Users: The portal provides guides, FAQs, and other resources to help users unfamiliar with the filing process.
- Mobile Application: The e-filing system is also available on a mobile app for filing returns on the go.
- Single Dashboard for Notices and Communication: All interactions with the Income Tax Department, including notices and intimation of refunds, can be access from a single location.
- Taxpayer Grievance Redressal System: The portal includes a grievance management system to address issues taxpayers may face.
Opinions and Suggestions from the Taxpayers
The IT department in the internal circular cited that Project IEC 3.0 will have a far reaching impact on the working of the department as well as for the taxpayers and common public in the years to come.
Hence, it is important for the tax department to take opinions and suggestions from the users to make the project user friendly.
Transition from IEC 2.0 to IEC 3.0
Upgrading Taxpayer Experience
Project IEC 3.0 aims to create a faster, more efficient, and user-friendly system that will going to overcomes the shortcomings of IEC 2.0, such as server downtime, download failures for ITR forms, and challan payment issues.
Stakeholder Consultation for IEC 3.0
The IT Department has instructed wide consultations with stakeholders, including taxpayers, tax professionals, and department officers, to gather valuable input on IEC 3.0.
A committee led by an officer of at least CIT rank will gather feedback on IEC 3.0 improvements, with findings due by November 30, 2024.
Expectations of Project IEC 3.0
- IEC 3.0 will be more user-friendly, leveraging advanced IT systems to reduce grievances and issues with ITR filing, data access, and processing.
- The new system aims to accelerate the processing of ITRs, resulting in quicker refunds and a more responsive experience for taxpayers.
The upgrade to Portal 3.0 aimed to improve user satisfaction and providing a better user experience for individual and corporate taxpayers.