The Income Tax Department of India has decided to modify the e-filing tax system to include electronic signatures.

1. India Introduces Electronic Signatures for Online Filing of Tax Returns
(Bristol, UK) - The Income Tax Department of India has decided to modify the e-filing tax system to
include electronic signatures. The new mechanism will allow taxpayers to submit their tax returns
electronically, by affixing their digital IDs, instead of the current process of having to print, sign and send
by post, a hard copy of e-filed return, reports Nair & Co.’s International Tax Services Team.
This new e-return protocol, known as ITRV, is intended to be implemented by the end of March 2015.
However, before the new mechanism is fully functional, it is necessary for the Central Board of Direct
Taxes (CBDT) to discuss with the Union ministries of law and communications and information
technology and determine the legal position and technology requirements.
Nair & Co.’s advises entities responsible for submitting tax returns in India to follow the progress of this
proposal as the new system will most likely ease the tax filing process.
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