If you have filed your Income Tax Returns (ITR) through a Chartered Accountant (CA) and you want copies of your old ITRs without asking the CA each time, you can follow these steps:
Request Electronic Copies from CA:
Contact your Chartered Accountant and request electronic copies (PDFs) of your old ITRs. Mention that you prefer to have them sent to your email for easy access.
Access Online Portal:
If your CA uses an online portal or tax filing software, check if they provide you with access to an account where you can download your old ITRs. Many CAs use secure platforms to store and share tax-related documents.
Retrieve from Previous Emails: If your CA has previously sent you electronic copies of your ITRs via email, you can search your email archive for these messages. This can be a quick way to find and retrieve your old tax returns.
Use Income Tax Department Portal: As an alternative, you can register on the official Income Tax Department website in India https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in) and access your filed returns directly. The portal allows you to download previously filed returns.
Watch this Video how to save your CA’s email with electronic copies of your ITRs, follow these steps:
- Open your email application.
- Use the search bar to find emails from your CA related to tax returns.
- Once you locate the relevant emails, open them.
- Download the attached ITR files to your device or cloud storage.
- Create a dedicated folder on your device or cloud storage for storing tax-related documents.
- Move the downloaded ITR files to this designated folder for easy access.
Remember to keep your tax documents organized and secure for future reference
