Purpose of Registration

• Registration on the income tax e-filing portal enables taxpayers to file returns, check refund status, respond to notices, and access various tax services.
  
• It is mandatory for individuals and entities to access their tax information online.
  
• Only registered users can e-file returns and use verification or correction services.
  
• The portal supports individuals, HUFs, companies, firms, and trusts.
  
• A single PAN can be used for only one registration on the portal.
  

Eligibility for Registration

• All PAN holders, including individuals, salaried employees, businesses, and NRIs.
  
• Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), companies, LLPs, firms, and trusts.
  
• Legal representatives or authorized signatories of deceased persons or minors.
  
• Tax Deductors and Collectors under TAN-based login.
  
• Users with valid PAN or TAN issued by the Income Tax Department.
  

Details Required for Registration

• Valid Permanent Account Number (PAN).
  
• Full name, date of birth, and gender as per PAN.
  
• Mobile number and email ID for OTP verification.
  
• For firms and companies, date of incorporation is needed.
  
• Residential address and password setup during registration.
  

Verification During Registration

• An OTP is sent to the mobile number and email provided.
  
• OTP must be entered correctly within the specified time.
  
• The portal verifies details against PAN records.
  
• In case of mismatch or expired PAN, registration is not allowed.
  
• After successful OTP verification, the account is activated.
  

Post-Registration Access

• You can log in using PAN as user ID and the chosen password.
  
• Access to services like ITR filing, refund tracking, and e-verification.
  
• Users can update their profile, add bank accounts, and link Aadhaar.
  
• Enables responding to tax notices, filing rectifications, and checking Form 26AS.
  
• Secure and centralized platform for managing all income tax-related activities.