Invalid xml. generate xml again using latest utility.

Every Time I am trying to upload ITR 4S, I get an error "Invalid XML. Generate XML again using latest utility"

I downloaded a new fresh file each time and then filled the same and uploaded, but still I get this error. And this is not the first time I am uploading the return, earlier also, I uploaded the returns the same way, but this time I am not able to upload the return, cannot figure out what is the problem.

Can any one help?

 

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You can file ITR 4S through income tax e-filing portal,first log in then click on quick itr filing then file itr 4s .
No need to download ITR 4S utility & generate X M L. File

Thanks Sir.

Thereafter if u face any problem regarding e-filing ITR 4s, raise query .

Yeah...Its done this way :) Thanks :)

Dear Sir,

I am trying to upload ITR-4 this time, but getting the same error as I was getting earlier - "Invalid XML. Generate XML again using latest utility". Can we fill ITR-4 also directly through Income Tax e-filing portal?
 

Thanks,

Bhawna

No, ITR 4 filing through e-filing portal not available.
You can file through using ITR 4 utility.

But then, everytime I am getting that error. Cannot figure out why this is happening. Unable to upload the return. What can be an alternate solution?

Let me known, whether you use ITR 4 java utility or EXCEL utility.
Plz use EXCEL Utility instead of Java Utility.

I am using excel utility only.

I didn't know what exactly happen in your case. So i m sharing with u some useful tools which is helpful for u ( search in youtube who to file  ITR 4 filing, use ITR 4 utility instruction, Tax Return Prepare TRP help desk number:-1800 102 3738 or income tax e-filling contact number :-1800 180 1961)

Sir, Thanks for the information. Actually, just figured out - problem was with my excel. I tried doing it in another system, and it worked. 

Thanks for your help :)

Hello Sir,

I e-filed ITR 4S through Income tax efiling portal. When trying to everify the return, I do not get the option of getting EVC on email address. Neither, Income is greater than 5 Lakh, nor it is a case of refund. Can't figure out why not getting this option. Can you please help?

Thanks.

I don't know why you are getting error, once complete each page validate sheet, if excel utility not possible try java utility.  

Normally if change in schema you will face problem, each time you have to download latest excel utility and try to generate X M L.

You can use another option i.e, Aadhar otp instead of EVC

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