ITR will be processed in One Day Soon, Government to Integrate E-filing and CPC

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to expenditure for Integration of E-filing & Centralized Processing Center 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department.

The broad objectives of this project are follows:

a.   Faster and accurate outcomes for taxpayer.

b.   First time right approach,

c.   Enhancing user experience at all stages.

d.   Improving taxpayer awareness and education through continuous engagement.

e.   Promoting voluntary tax compliance.

f.    Managing outstanding demand.

ITR will be processed in One Day Soon, Government to Integrate E-filing and CPC

This approval has significant benefits for the Department and taxpayers as the new system will provide various functionalities such as

a.) Pre-filling of ITR

b.) Reduce refund/processing turn around time drastically

c.) Facilitation to taxpayers in resolving outstanding tax demands

d.) Integrated contact centers for taxpayer assistance

e.) Tax payer outreach program through digital media and employer/ partner accreditation program to bring significant enhancement in services to taxpayers.

The new system will improve accuracy and will ensure that processing of returns filed by all categories of taxpayers across the country is consistent, uniform, rule driven & in identity blind manner. This will assure fairness in tax treatment to every taxpayer irrespective of their status.

By faster processing of returns and issue of refunds to the taxpayer’s bank account directly without any interface with the Department, by adhering to international best practices and standards (ISO certification) and by providing processing status updates and speedy communication using mobile app, email, SMS and on the Department website, the decision will ensure transparency and accountability.

The proposal ensures the continuation of the Department’s goal towards business transformation through technology. The E-filing and CPC projects have enabled end to end automation of all processes within the Department using various innovative methods to provide taxpayer servicesand to promote voluntary compliance.