https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/portal/index.do WELCOME TO INCOMETAX INDIA [image: Efile] *NEW:*e-Filing for AY 2011-12 has been started *(ITR-1(SAHAJ), ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4, ITR-4S(SUGAM), ITR-5 and ITR-6 are now enabled).* *NEW:The Centralized Processing Center of the Income Tax Department at Bangalore,* which was established to mass-process Income Tax Returns has *bagged the Gold Award in the category "Excellence in Government Process Re-engineering" at the 14th National e-Governance Conference* held at Aurangabad, Maharashtra on 10th February, 2011. Click here to download photos<https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/portal/downloads10-11/e-Governance_Award_photos.zip> . *NEW: Centralized Processing Center (CPC), Bangalore *has been actively processing of returns for AY 2010-11.
As on *20/05/2011 *it has processed over 51.1 lakh e-filed returns of AY 2010-11 in all categories of ITRs including Corporate Returns and generated refunds in over 21.37 lakh cases. Besides refunds were reprocessed for 9,743 AY 2010-11 cases and 47,780 cases pertaining to AY2009-10. The Income Tax Department has now extended the last date for sending ITR Vs for AY 2010-11 to 31st July, 2011 or 120 days whichever is later (See CBDT order<https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/portal/downloads10-11/PressRelese_ITRVExtendedFilingDate_02112011.pdf> ). *All taxpayers are requested to send their ITR-V quickly and benefit from faster processing and issue of refunds.* Marking the advent of Income Tax department in digital era, all intimation orders are being sent by e-mail to taxpayers as a digitally signed password protected PDF document. SMS alerts (where mobile number is provided) to taxpayers on completion of processing and determination of refunds has been introduced for ITRs of AY 2010-11. *NEW: Update on CPC - Call Center *To assist taxpayers a call center with 20 agents provides customer service and support for resolution of taxpayers queries. It provides information and updates on the following: 1. Status of receipt of ITR-V at CPC 2. Processing status of e-filed returns 3. Refund issues 4. Any other information related to processing of returns at CPC This service is available on working days and call are answered in English,Hindi,Kannada on the following telephone numbers ; *Toll free: 1800-425-2229 * *Direct: 080-22546500* Based on taxpayer’s feedback and increasing demand for customer services, the working hours of CPC Call center are being extended to 9AM-8PM on all working days. Taxpayers can also access the above information at the e-filing website. *NEW:* Department introduces new facility for online submission of rectification request in cases where processing was completed by CPC Bangalore. Please review the *guide for common errors<https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/portal/downloads10-11/ITR%20%20V1.1%20%20Common%20Errors%20Guide%20for%20Rectification%20Request.pdf> * to first rectify the return submitted and generate the rectification xml using excel utility (same utility is to be used). Taxpayer can log in My Account-> Rectification-> Rectification upload and follow instructions to upload the rectification xml file. The rectification request will be processed at CPC and if found acceptable, then a rectification order u/s154 will be issued. Please see manual for submission of rectification request<https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/portal/downloads10-11/Rectification%20Manual.pdf> . *Please note that this facility is only for E-returns processed at CPC.* *NEW:* Income Tax Department is releasing 3 new services on the e-filing websoite. These are available from the 'Services' menu on the Menu Bar on top. The services are available without requiring any login (and are also available under 'My Account' as well) are: 1. ITR-V receipt status at CPC Bangalore. 2. Refund failure status out of refunds issued or to be issued at CPC Bangalore 3. Processing status of e-Returns from CPC Bangalore -- With best wishes S Chander
