Which digital sign manadatry
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rupesh gupta
(Querist)
17 February 2014
i want to file audited ereturn of A.Y.2013-14 AND this is audit case in which digital sign manadatry but i read this time class2 dsc applicable. before this we apload return through pfx file. so which type of dsc we file ereturn of A.Y.2013-14
17 February 2014
You can file either by PFX file or with the DSC Token.
Whether you sign by PFX or DSC Token, it will be Class 2 DSC
Whether you sign by PFX or DSC Token, it will be Class 2 DSC
rupesh gupta
(Querist)
17 February 2014
but i read somewhere that for efile dsc with token is applicable from dec2013
03 August 2025
For filing the audited e-return for AY 2013-14, here’s the clarity on DSC (Digital Signature Certificate):
Class 2 DSC is mandatory for filing tax returns, including audit reports.
Earlier, many used the PFX file format (software-based DSC), but from December 2013 onwards, the Income Tax Department mandated DSC on hardware tokens (i.e., USB token-based DSC) for certain filings, especially audit reports and other specified forms.
So for AY 2013-14 audit case filing, you should ideally use a Class 2 DSC issued on a hardware token (USB token), as per the latest ITD requirements effective from December 2013.
However, some forms might still accept PFX but it's safer and recommended to use DSC on a token to avoid rejection.
If you already have a Class 2 DSC in PFX format, check if the portal allows uploading it; else, get a USB token-based DSC issued by a licensed Certifying Authority.
Class 2 DSC is mandatory for filing tax returns, including audit reports.
Earlier, many used the PFX file format (software-based DSC), but from December 2013 onwards, the Income Tax Department mandated DSC on hardware tokens (i.e., USB token-based DSC) for certain filings, especially audit reports and other specified forms.
So for AY 2013-14 audit case filing, you should ideally use a Class 2 DSC issued on a hardware token (USB token), as per the latest ITD requirements effective from December 2013.
However, some forms might still accept PFX but it's safer and recommended to use DSC on a token to avoid rejection.
If you already have a Class 2 DSC in PFX format, check if the portal allows uploading it; else, get a USB token-based DSC issued by a licensed Certifying Authority.
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