Digital Signature Types for Income Tax Filing

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This discussion clarifies the different types of digital signatures (DSC) available, specifically for income tax filing. It covers Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 certificates, explaining their typical uses, such as GST registration and e-tendering. The conversation also addresses the availability of soft copies versus physical tokens from providers like e-Mudra, noting that traditional PFX files are no longer issued.

CA Surya Sekar

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27 March 2020 What are the types of digital signatures available for Income tax filing??

Is soft copy of DSC available on e-mudra??

Eswar Reddy S

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27 March 2020 3 types Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 2 to can be used for GST reg, return filing,ITR filing etc Class 3 for e-tenders.

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CA Surya Sekar

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27 March 2020 How about class 1?

Is there any soft copy available instead of token??

Eswar Reddy S

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27 March 2020 Class 1 Certificate: Class 1 certificates shall be issued to individuals/private subscribers. ... As these are high assurance certificates, primarily intended for e-commerce applications, they shall be issued to individuals only on their personal (physical) appearance before the Certifying Authorities.

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27 March 2020 Is soft copy available??

Eswar Reddy S

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27 March 2020 Soft copy available for document signer only and it has limited scope

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27 March 2020 Pfx is not available now. It was banned around 4 years back

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27 March 2020 What can be done to roll back ??