The Income Tax e-Filing portal in India provides the option to download the filed tax return. Once you have successfully filed your tax return online, follow these steps:
- Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal (www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in) and log in using your credentials.
- Navigate to the "My Account" or "Dashboard" section and look for the option related to filed tax returns. Select the relevant assessment year and tax return form.
- Locate the option to download the filed tax return (usually in PDF format) and click on it. Your device will download the file.
Printing Filed Tax Return
Once you have downloaded the filed tax return, you can print a physical copy for your records. Follow these steps to print your tax return:
- Locate the downloaded PDF file of your filed tax return on your device and open it using a PDF reader software or application.
- In the PDF reader, go to the "File" or "Print" option to initiate the printing process. Adjust the printing settings, such as the number of copies, paper size, and orientation, according to your preferences.
- Before finalizing the print, review the tax return to ensure all pages and details are included. Once satisfied, proceed with printing the document.
Retaining the Printed Copy
After printing your filed tax return, keep the physical copy in a secure and easily accessible place. It is advisable to maintain a record of your filed tax returns for at least six years as per the Income Tax Act, as it may be required for future reference, audits, or financial transactions.
