Users are encountering issues filing ITR 5 for AY 21/22, specifically 'invalid hash value' errors with the Excel utility and unavailability or outdated versions of the JSON utility. It's advised to either wait for an updated JSON utility or attempt filing online. A new JSON version (DU-.v.1.0.2) for ITR 5 was released on 19/11/2021 and can be found in the Downloads section of the Income Tax e-filing portal.
18 November 2021
I am not able to file ITR5 for assessment year 21/22.In excel facility it is showing error as invalid hash value.And Jason utility is not available for ITR 5.Please advise solution
18 November 2021
Excel utility is having bugs. Conversion to Jason while uploading is not accepted by system, hence the error. Jason utility available under ITR 5 separately, but it is very old, not bug-free. So, either wait for upgraded version of Jason. Or try filling it online.
19 November 2021
INCOME TAX NEW EFILING >>>> DOWNLOADS >>>> ITR 5 >>>> Utility (98.6 MB) Date of re-release 19/11/2021. Download & extract the files....