Easiest Way of Tax eFiling & Tax Saving in India
Income Tax E-Filing with ClearTax
- The easiest option for first-time e-filers.
- The ClearTax platform automatically detects the ITR you need to file on the basis of your income sources.
- Upload your Form 16, and ClearTax auto-prepares your income tax return.
- You can file your return directly from ClearTax without logging into the income tax website.
- Useful tips to help you with filling up the information.

What is E Filing?
E-filing or electronic filing is submitting your income tax returns online. There are two ways to file your income tax returns. The traditional way is the offline way, where you go the Income Tax Department’s office to physically file your returns. The other way is when you e-file through the internet. Over the past few years, e-filing has become popular because it is easier, doesn’t require prints of documents, and can be done for free!
Am I Required to File Income Tax Returns?
It is mandatory to file income tax returns in India if any of the below conditions are applicable to you (as per the Income Tax Act):
- Earn gross annual income more than-
Particulars Amount For individuals below 60 years Rs 2.5 Lakhs For individuals above 60 years but below 80 years Rs 3.0 Lakhs For individuals above 80 years Rs 5.0 Lakhs - Earn income other than salary like house property, etc.
- Want to claim income tax refund from the department.
- Earn from or have invested in foreign assets.
- Wish to apply for visa or loan applications.
- Company or a firm, irrespective of profit or loss.
Difference Between AY and FY
Financial Year is the period between 1st April to 31st March. Assessment Year is the next year in which the income is liable to tax.
For example, if your financial year is from 1 April, 2019 to 31 March 2020, then it is known as FY 2019-20. The assessment year for income earned during this period would begin after the financial year ends–that is on 1 April 2020 until 31 March 2021.(AY 2020-21)
How Much Tax Should I Pay?
Want to check how much income tax you’ll pay or see how deductions affect the income tax you owe? Use the income tax calculator to calculate your tax liability for the last 3 financial years.
Has E Filing Tax Returns for 2019 Started?
What is the Deadline for E-Filing Tax Returns?

Should I E-File Returns if I Earned Less Than Taxable Income?
Yes, it is advisable to e-file your income tax returns even if you don’t pay taxes. A zero-return filing will be helpful when you need to get your tax refund or apply for a loan or visa.
How Can I Go About E-Filing Multiple Tax Returns?
You don’t need to open different accounts on ClearTax to e-file multiple tax returns. You can e-file for returns for the current, as well as the previous year from the same account. What’s more? You can even e-file tax returns for your friends and family from your own ClearTax account. Here’s how.
I have a Form 16, How do I E-File My Income Tax Return?
- Upload your Form 16.
- ClearTax automatically prepares your ITR.
- Verify your tax summary.
- E-file your tax return to receive acknowledgement number.
- E-verify your tax return through net-banking.
I Don’t Have a Form 16
- Enter your income details.
- Declare investments made under Section 80C.
- Cleartax auto-detects the relevant ITR Form for you.
- Verify your tax summary.
- E-file your tax return to receive acknowledgement number.
- E-Verify your tax return through net-banking.
I Want to Check the Status of My ITR-V
After successfully submitting your income tax return, you get an acknowledgement from the IT department called the ITR-V or Income Tax Return-Verification. You receive a mail on your registered e-mail ID from the Income Tax Department containing the ITR-V.
How to Recover Your Income Tax E filing Password
So you’ve lost access to your Income Tax Department account because you don’t have the password, and you’re afraid you won’t be able to e-file or access it again?
Don’t worry because ClearTax can help you out.
You can reset your Income Tax Department password by sending an email to validate@incometaxindia.gov.in with the following details:
1. PAN
2. PAN holder’s name
3. Date of birth
4. Father’s name
5. Registered PAN address
It is recommended to link your PAN with Aadhaar and mention it in your IT returns. If you have applied for Aadhaar, you can mention the enrollment number in your returns.
Click here to read our guide on ‘How to apply for Aadhaar Card’
Click here to read our guide on ‘How to link Aadhaar Card with PAN’