10 Things to Do While e-Filing Tax Returns


6. After selecting assessment year 2012-2013 and the appropriate form, you can upload this XML file on to the I-T portal. In the next step, you will be asked whether you wish to digitally sign the file. If you have your DS (digital signature), then select 'Yes'. Else Choose 'No'.

7. If a message flashes on your screen regarding successful e-filing, then you are confirmed of completion of the process. Your ITR-Verification form will be mailed to your registered e-mail ID.

8. Next thing you need to do is to take a print-out of the ITR-V, which mandatorily have to be in black ink. Then sign it and send it by an ordinary post to the following address -

Income Tax Department-CPC

Post Bag No-1

Electronic City Post Office

Bangalore - 560100, Karnataka

You must send this draft within 120 days of filing your returns on-line.