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There are two ways of submitting an ITR, i.e., online and offline. To submit an ITR offline, you must first download the necessary income tax utility in either Excel or JSON format, then fill out the form, save your changes, produce an XML file, and upload it to the website. In this guide, let’s have a look at how to generate your Income tax return using XML file.
ITR XML is a specific file format that is generated after filling the required data of your Income Tax Return in an offline utility. Now you have an idea as to what the ITR XML file is, so let us get onto the next part.
When you are filing ITR online, you can do it in three ways. First, by filling the required information directly in an online form & submitting it. Another by downloading the form, filling in the required info, generating XML file and uploading it online. You can also use Tax2Win’s self-filing portal for free
Step 1: Without logging in to your account on the portal, download the relevant offline utility from Home > Downloads. Install it on your computer and move to Step 2.
Step 2: Install and open the utility. Please note that the utility version will get updated when you are connected to the internet (in case of version updates). Once you have opened the utility, click Continue. ITR forms that can be downloaded. Select the Assessment Year for which you want to file ITR. You can either use Excel Utility or Java Utility, but the most preferred way to generate XML file is through Excel Utility. Download the ITR form you need to file.
Step 3: You will land on the Income Tax Returns page, where you will see the given screen:
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JSON is a file format used when downloading or importing your pre-filled return data into the offline utility, and is also used when generating your prepared ITR in the offline utility.
Preview and Submit Income Tax Returns to learn the return filing process in the offline utility.
Step 4: Under the Returns tab, click File Returns for the relevant AY to start.
Step 5: Select the relevant option that is applicable to you.
Step 6: Complete the process and on the Complete your verification page, select your preferred option, and click Continue.
Step 7: You will be taken to the e-Verify page to e-Verify your return.
You don’t need any physical documents during income tax filing. You just need to know the components of form 16 and the policies you have purchased for availing rebate in taxes.
XML is a kind of file. When you convert an offline form to an XML file, it's much easier to upload the data you submitted. The data will be simply disseminated onto the income tax department's web repository after submitting the XML file.
How do you open a XML file in Word? Within Word, select File > Open, and choose your XML file. This will open the file in Word.
