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How to e verify ITR using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)?

How to e-verify ITR using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)?

Updated on: 26 Jun, 2024 04:48 PM

Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) in India offers several advantages beyond just fulfilling your tax obligations. Filing an ITR can get you tax refunds, simplify loan applications, and serve as valid income proof. Read our comprehensive guide on the benefits of filing an ITR here.

Once you’ve completed the ITR filing process on Tax2win, a pop-up will appear on your screen, reminding you to e-verify your return within 30 days. You can conveniently e-verify using a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to a mobile number linked to your Aadhaar, banking, or D-mat account. If you choose to e-verify your ITR later, you can do so through the dashboard.

The e-Verify service on the e-filing portal is available to registered and unregistered users. This guide will explain how you can e-verify your tax return using a digital signature certificate or DSC.

Important: e-verify your income tax return within 30 days, else your return will be considered as not filed.

DSC consists of the following:-

Name of the owner
Public key of the owner with the expiration date
Issuing Certification Authority name
Serial Number
Digital Signature of the issuer

Step 1: Log on to the e-filing website
Go to the ‘e-file’ tab on the dashboard >> select ‘Income Tax Returns’ >> then select ‘e-verify return.’

Step 2: Select “I would like to verify using a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)”.

Step 3: The next page will ask you to verify your identity by clicking “Click here to download emsigner utility.”

Step 4: Next, click on “I have downloaded and installed emsigner utility.”

Step 5: On the next page, select provider, certificate, and provider password, and finally click on “Sign.”

A successful message will be displayed with the transaction ID. This transaction ID needs to be kept safe with you for future reference. The same will be provided via email, too.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q- What is the difference between digital certificate and digital signature?

A digital signature is used to verify that a particular digital document, message or transaction is authentic. Digital certificate contains personal information to help identify and trace the owner.

Q- How many types of digital signature certificates are there? How can I create DSC (digital signature certificate) on my own for GST e-filing?

There are 3 class of digital signature certificate -Class-1, Class-2, Class-3.

Steps for creating DSC On Own For GST E Filing.

STEP 1: Access to GST Portal.
STEP 2: Member Login.
STEP 3: Select Your Profile.
STEP 4: Register/Update DSC using your DSC USB Token.
STEP 5: Select Authorised Signatory to Register.
STEP 6: Select Certificate and Sign.
STEP 7: Confirm DSC Registration.

Q- How can I create DSC (digital signature certificate) on my own for GST e-filing?

Steps for creating DSC On Own For GST E Filing.

STEP 1: Access to GST Portal.
STEP 2: Member Login.
STEP 3: Select Your Profile.
STEP 4: Register or Update DSC using your DSC USB Token.
STEP 5: Select Authorised Signatory to Register.
STEP 6: Select Certificate and Sign.
STEP 7: Confirm DSC Registration.

Q- What is the cheapest digital signature certificate issuing authority?

E mudhra is one of cheapest digital signature signature certificate issuing authority.

Q- What is the process to get a digital signature certificate for individual in india?

STEPS for applying for digital signature certificate -

STEP 1: Log on and select your type of entity.
STEP 2: Fill the necessary details.
STEP 3: Proof of identity and address.
STEP 4: Payment for DSC.
STEP 5: Post the documents required.

Q- Where can I purchase a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)?

Class 2 and Class 3 signing certificate category issued by a licensed Certifying Authority (CA) for filing purposes.

Q- Is encryption certificate is same as digital signature?

NO, these are not the same. The purpose of a digital signature is to prove your identity and the authorization of the document to anyone who may be interested in it. An encryption certificate is a certificate in which the certificate authority uses ID-based cryptography to produce a certificate.

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