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How to Upload JSON on the Income Tax Department e-Filing Portal After Filing ITR-U via Tax2win

Updated on: 17 Feb, 2026 04:33 PM

If you’ve prepared your Updated Return (ITR-U) and downloaded the jSON for ITR-U, the next step is to upload the generated JSON file on the Income Tax e-Filing portal and complete verification.

This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process after downloading the jSON & logging in to your ITD account, to successfully e-verifying your return.

Step 1 – Login with your PAN (User ID)

Go to the Income Tax Department e-Filing portal.

Enter your User ID (PAN) and click Continue.

Login with your PAN (User ID)

Step 2. Enter the Password

Confirm the secure access message, enter your password, and press Continue to log in.

Enter the Password

From the top menu, click:

e-File → Income Tax Returns → File Income Tax Return

Navigate to File Income Tax Return

Step 4 – Select Assessment Year & Filing Details

Choose Assessment Year from the dropdown, 139(8A) – Updated Return under the select filing type dropdown, Audit & ITR Type. Then click Continue.

Select Assessment Year & Filing Details

Step 5 – Confirm Updated Return Conditions

A confirmation pop-up explaining eligibility under section 139(8A) will appear.

Click Confirm to proceed.

Confirm Updated Return Conditions

Step 6 – Attach the JSON File

Click Attach File and upload the JSON file downloaded from Tax2win.

Attach the JSON File

Step 7 – Validation Successful → Proceed

Once the file is uploaded, the system will validate it.

If no errors are found, click Proceed to Verification.

Validation Successful → Proceed

Step 8 – Continue to e-Verification

Select eVerify Now and click Continue to proceed with filing and e-verification.

Continue to e-Verification

Step 9 – Choose OTP / Verification Method

Select your preferred option, such as:

  • OTP on Aadhaar registered mobile, or
  • Any other available EVC method.

Click Continue.

Choose OTP / Verification Method

Step 10 – Enter OTP & Submit

Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile/email and validate it.

Upon successful submission, your ITR-U will be filed and verified.

Enter OTP & Submit

Congratulations! You have successfully filed your ITR-U.


Kamal Murarka

Kamal Murarka
Director - Tax Research & Operations

Kamal Murarka, a Chartered Accountant, is the Director- Tax Research & Operations at Tax2win. He has been with the company since its inception, contributing his expertise in national and international tax assignments. He is also a recognized speaker on tax-related topics, representing Tax2win at various industry forums. His deep knowledge and strategic insights have been crucial in shaping Tax2win’s approach to tax research, operations, and client solutions, driving the company’s continued success.