CBDT enabled e-filing of ITR-U for AY 2020-21 and AY 2021-22 using Excel utility for ITR 7



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The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has made it possible to electronically file updated Income Tax Returns (ITR-U) for Assessment Years 2020-21 and 2021-22. This facility is specifically for ITR 7 and can be accessed using an Excel utility. Taxpayers can download the utility from the Income Tax Department's website, prepare their updated return, and then upload the XML/JSON file after logging in.

E-filing of Updated ITR u/s 139(8A) has also been enabled for ITR 7 for AY 2020-21 and AY 2021-22 using Excel utility. Please clickDownloads | Income Tax Departmentto access and download the same for clicking respective AY folder. Once Updated ITR is prepared, you can upload the XML/JSON by logging into Income-tax website.
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FAQ :

The CBDT has enabled the e-filing of Updated ITR (ITR-U) under section 139(8A) for specific assessment years.

The facility is available for Assessment Year (AY) 2020-21 and AY 2021-22.

This e-filing facility is for ITR 7.

You can download the Excel utility for AY 2020-21 and AY 2021-22 from the 'Downloads' section of the Income Tax Department's website.

Once your Updated ITR is prepared, you need to log in to the Income-tax website and upload the generated XML/JSON file.




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