Manual filing of Income tax return

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Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

26 February 2011 Hi,

I am a salaried person. I have income either from salary or fixed deposit interest only.

For last 4 years I have been filing my income tax return manually by submitting the hard copy of IT return in the income tax office.

I have paying my income taxes in full and usually I keep it in such a way that there is around Rs500 refund applicable. I keep the refund so that when I get the refund, then I would know that assessment is completed.

But so far I have not received any communication from IT department for any of my past IT returns.

Is there any way to find out the status of IT return assessment if they were filed in Noida manually ?

I am not sure if IT department look into any IT returns which are filed manually. Is it true ?

In future, do you suggest that I should file the return electronically or continuing filing it manually is fine ?

Bhaskaran Chackrapani Warrier

Bhaskaran Chackrapani Warrier (Expert)
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26 February 2011 Pl check the refund status in https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/oltas/refundstatuslogin.html

Take print out of the result,if status shows refund is issued, and meet the ITO to get a copy of the intimation u/s 143(1).

Prima facie u are not covered under the mandatory provisions of e-filing. So manual filing can be continued.

Querist : Anonymous

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09 March 2011 I checked the status, but it does not give any details of refund for any of the last 4-5 years. Although I have been filing income tax returns every year.

Please advice what can I do.

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma (Expert)
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03 August 2024 If you’ve been filing your income tax returns manually and have not received any communication or refunds, it’s important to address a few key points to ensure that your tax returns are processed correctly and to make sure you get any refunds you are due.

### **1. **Status of Manual Tax Returns**

#### **Checking the Status:**

- **Noida Income Tax Office:**
- **Contact the Local Office:** Since you’ve been filing manually, it’s crucial to follow up with the Noida Income Tax Office where you submitted your returns. You can contact them directly or visit their office to check the status of your returns.
- **Submit a Written Query:** If visiting in person isn’t feasible, you can submit a written query to the Noida IT office requesting an update on the status of your returns and refunds.

- **Income Tax Department Website:**
- **Check E-filing Status:** For returns filed manually, you might not see status updates online if the manual returns are not yet entered into the system. However, you should still check the [Income Tax India E-filing Portal](https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in) using the **“View Status of Tax Return”** option.
- **Contact IT Department:** If online status checks don’t provide information, call the Income Tax Department helpline or visit the office in person for assistance.

### **2. **Importance of Filing Electronically**

#### **Benefits of E-Filing:**

- **Faster Processing:** Electronic filing (e-filing) is processed faster than manual submissions, and you receive an acknowledgment immediately.
- **Immediate Confirmation:** E-filing provides an instant acknowledgment receipt and allows you to track the status of your return online.
- **Ease of Tracking Refunds:** The system tracks your refunds more efficiently, and you can view the status of any refunds due to you.

#### **Recommendations:**

- **Switch to E-Filing:** Given the benefits, it is highly recommended to switch to e-filing. It streamlines the process, helps avoid delays, and ensures that your returns are processed more efficiently.
- **Keep Digital Records:** E-filing also helps you keep digital records of your filings, acknowledgments, and refund status, which is useful for future reference.

### **3. **Steps to Take Now**

1. **Follow Up on Existing Returns:**
- **Contact the Noida IT Office:** Reach out to the Income Tax Office in Noida where you filed your returns. Request a status update and provide any necessary details (such as acknowledgment receipts or copies of filed returns) to help them locate your records.
- **Confirm Receipt:** Ensure that the office has received your manual returns and check if they have been processed.

2. **File Your Returns Electronically:**
- **Register on the E-Filing Portal:** Create an account on the [Income Tax India E-filing Portal](https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in) if you don’t have one already.
- **File Electronically:** Prepare and submit your returns electronically going forward. You will receive an acknowledgment and can track the status of your refund online.

3. **Verify Refund Status:**
- **Check Online Status:** Regularly check the refund status on the e-filing portal.
- **Contact for Refunds:** If you have not received a refund despite e-filing, contact the IT Department or check the status of your refund through the portal.

### **Summary**

- **Manual Returns:** Follow up with the Noida IT office to check the status of your manually filed returns and any pending refunds.
- **Switch to E-Filing:** Moving to electronic filing will streamline the process, help with faster processing, and provide immediate status updates and acknowledgments.
- **Track Refunds Online:** Regularly monitor the status of your refunds through the e-filing portal to ensure timely receipt.

**Taking these steps will help you resolve issues with your past returns and make the filing process more efficient moving forward.**

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