CBDT releases Excel-Based and MAC Utilities for AY 2023-24



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The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched new, user-friendly utilities to help taxpayers file their Income Tax Returns for the Assessment Year 2023-24. These include an Excel-based utility, accessible via the Income Tax Department's website, and a MAC utility available on the Apple App Store. Both tools are designed to simplify the filing process for specific Income Tax Return forms.

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released Updated Utilities, Excel-based Utility and a MAC Utility for filing Income Tax Returns ITR 3, ITR 5, and ITR 6 for the Assessment Year (A.Y.) 2023-24.

Excel-based utility

The Excel-based utility is a user-friendly tool that helps taxpayers to fill and file their income tax returns using Microsoft Excel. Taxpayers can download the utility from the Income Tax Department's website: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/downloads

CBDT Releases New Tax Filing Utilities for AY 2023-24

MAC utility

The MAC utility is a software application that helps taxpayers to file their income tax returns on Mac computers. Taxpayers can download the utility from the Apple App Store.

Both the Excel-based utility and the MAC utility are designed to make it easier for taxpayers to file their income tax returns. 

ITR 3

For individuals and HUFs having income from profits and gains of business or profession.

Document: Utility Excel Based

ITR 5

For persons other than- (i) individual, (ii) HUF, (iii) company and (iv) person filing Form ITR-7

ITR 6

For Companies other than companies claiming exemption under section 11

FAQ :

The CBDT has released updated Excel-based and MAC utilities for filing Income Tax Returns.

These utilities are for filing ITR 3, ITR 5, and ITR 6 for the Assessment Year 2023-24.

You can download the Excel-based utility from the Income Tax Department's website: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/downloads

Mac users can download the MAC utility from the Apple App Store.

ITR 3 is for individuals and HUFs who have income from profits and gains of business or profession.

ITR 5 is for persons other than individuals, HUFs, companies, and those filing Form ITR-7.




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