Finalize Financial Statements – Close the company’s books of accounts and prepare audited financial reports.
Assess Audit Requirements – Determine applicability of statutory audit, tax audit (u/s 44AB), or transfer pricing audit (Form 3CEB).
Obtain Audit Reports – Secure CA-certified reports, including Form 3CA/3CB with 3CD and Form 3CEB, if applicable.
Compile Required Documents – Gather PAN, CIN, incorporation certificate, bank statements, GST/MCA filings, challans, TDS/TCS certificates, and state professional tax details.
Reconcile Financial Data – Cross-check records with Form 26AS, AIS/TIS, GST returns (GSTR-1, 3B, 9), and bank statements.
Determine Taxable Income – Compute net taxable income after deductions, depreciation, disallowances, and apply MAT (u/s 115JB), surcharge, and cess.
Adjust Taxes Paid – Offset advance tax, TDS, and TCS against the liability to arrive at final tax or refund position.
Pay Self-Assessment Tax – Deposit any balance tax through Challan ITNS 280 and record CIN details accurately.
Access e-Filing Portal – Log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal using company PAN credentials.
Choose the Correct ITR Form – Select ITR-6 (or ITR-7 if charitable exemption applies).
Complete Schedules – Enter Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, depreciation, MAT, tax credits, and all other relevant schedules.
Provide Audit Information – Enter UDINs and upload audit details (Form 3CD/3CEB, if required).
Validate and File Return – Run validations, generate/upload JSON/XML files, and submit the ITR.
Verify with DSC – Authenticate the return using the Digital Signature Certificate of the authorized director/signatory.
Download Acknowledgement – Save ITR-V/acknowledgement and retain it along with working papers and supporting records.
Post-Filing Compliance – Monitor return processing under Section 143(1), respond promptly to notices, and file revised or rectification returns if required.