Close Books of Accounts: Finalize all accounting entries, reconcile ledgers, and prepare the audited financial statements.
Check Audit Applicability: Confirm whether statutory audit, tax audit (Section 44AB), transfer pricing (Form 3CEB), or other specific audits are required.
Complete Required Audits: Obtain Chartered Accountant-certified audit reports, including UDINs, and address any observations before filing.
Collect Essential Documents: Gather all necessary records such as PAN, CIN, incorporation documents, audited financial statements, Form 26AS, TDS/TCS challans, GST returns, MCA filings, director IDs, and applicable local tax records.
Reconcile Tax Data: Match books with Form 26AS, AIS, TIS, GST returns, and bank statements to eliminate discrepancies.
Compute Taxable Income: Prepare the income computation considering profits, depreciation, deductions, disallowances, and MAT (Section 115JB).
Determine Tax Liability & Credits: Adjust for TDS, TCS, advance tax payments, and MAT credits to arrive at the net tax payable or refund due.
Pay Balance Tax (if any): Deposit any shortfall via Challan ITNS-280 and record the CIN/UTR for future reference.
Log in to E-Filing Portal: Access the Income Tax portal using PAN credentials and ensure DSC registration for verification.
Choose Correct ITR Form: Select ITR-6 for private limited companies or ITR-7 if applicable (e.g., charitable or other specified entities).
Fill Financials & Schedules: Enter details of Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss account, depreciation, MAT, TDS/TCS, and advance tax.
Attach Audit Details: Upload audit reports, including Form 3CD and 3CEB (if applicable), with UDIN verification.
Validate & Review: Run validations within the portal or JSON utility, correct errors, and confirm all reconciliations.
Submit & E-Verify: File the return electronically and verify using the company’s DSC (mandatory for companies).
Download Acknowledgement: Save the ITR-V receipt and keep copies of workpapers, challans, and audit records for future compliance.
Post-Filing Compliance: Monitor processing status under Section 143(1), respond to any notices, and file revised or rectification returns if necessary.