Tax professionals across the country are calling for a simplified and user-friendly process for obtaining and managing Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs), which have become essential for filing income tax returns, GST submissions, and company compliance documents. Many practitioners report that the current process, involving multiple layers of identity verification, token management, and technical configurations, often leads to delays and frustration, especially for small firms and individual consultants.

A key concern among professionals is the complexity of renewal procedures, the lack of standardization across issuing authorities, and the frequent technical errors encountered while integrating DSCs with government portals. These issues not only slow down critical compliance tasks but also increase the risk of missed deadlines and penalties. Professionals also point to the need for better support infrastructure and clear guidance on resolving common authentication errors and DSC mapping problems.

In response, industry associations are urging regulatory bodies to implement centralized DSC issuance, allow biometric-based instant verification, and provide uniform support tools across platforms. They emphasize that simplifying the DSC process will significantly improve the efficiency of tax practice, reduce compliance costs, and support a smoother transition to India’s expanding digital governance landscape. As digital filings become the norm, tax professionals stress the need for reliable and accessible digital tools that match the pace and pressure of today’s compliance environment.