How To Upload JSON And File Return On Income Tax Portal

JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation. In Income Tax filing, a JSON file is simply a structured data file that contains all your ITR details in a format the Income Tax portal can read and process.

Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) through the Income Tax Department (ITD) portal becomes quick and hassle-free when you already have a JSON file generated.

Step 1: Go to the official portal:
Income Tax e-Filing Portal

• Click Login
• Enter PAN/User ID
• Click Continue
• Enter password and login

Step 2: Go to File Income Tax Return

Navigate to:
e-File → Income Tax Returns → File Income Tax Return

Step 3: Select ‘Offline’ mode, and Select Assessment Year 2025-26 and Filing Type.

Step 4: After Selecting Assessment Year, click on Continue and Select “OFFLINE” Mode as indicated below and Select “Filling Type” as 139(1)- Original return or 139(4)- Belated return(After due date) or 139(5)- Revised return and then “ITR FORM,” i.e., ITR-1 for salary income and to Know Applicability of various ITR form’s please visit https://tax2win.in/guide/itr-forms

Step 5: Attach JSON File

• Click Attach File
• Upload the generated .json file from offline utility/software
• Portal validates the JSON automatically

Step 6: After successful validation:

• Click Proceed to Verification
• After that, proceed with ITR filing.

Step 7: e-Verify Return

Choose any verification method:

• Aadhaar OTP
• Net Banking
• Bank EVC
• DSC (Digital Signature)

Once verified, your ITR filing is complete.

Step 8: You will receive a confirmation email on your registered email ID with your confirmation number and ITR Acknowledgment.

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How to Generate JSON File

Download offline utility from:
ITR Utilities Download Page
Then:

• Open utility
• Fill/import data
• Validate all tabs
• Calculate tax
• Click Generate JSON

File your ITR now!

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