Income tax return can be filed on WhatsApp
The deadline for filing income tax returns for the financial year 2023-24 and assessment year 2024-25 is approaching. In such a situation, taxpayers want to file their returns as soon as possible to avoid penalty. But do you know that you can also file your income tax return through instant messaging app WhatsApp. ClearTax has started the facility of filing ITR through WhatsApp for the convenience of taxpayers.
Why the service was started
ClearTax has started this facility especially for gig workers so that they can easily get their refund. Many gig workers are not able to claim their tax refund due to the complexity of ITR filing. In such a situation, ClearTax has tried to overcome this problem through this service. For this, ClearTax is taking the help of Artificial Intelligence. Taxpayers can submit any form between ITR 1 to ITR 4.
How to file income tax return through WhatsApp
1. First save the WhatsApp number of ClearTax and first type Hi.
2. Next choose your language. Taxpayers will have to choose any one of the 10 languages like English, Hindi.
3. Next enter your basic details like PAN number, Aadhaar number, bank details etc.
4. Next fill the form between ITR 1 to 4 with the help of AI Bot.
5. After filling the form, review your form details and correct the wrong information at the necessary places. Confirm the rest of the details.
6. After completing the payment process, you will get a confirmation message on WhatsApp itself.
Benefits of filing ITR through WhatsApp
- You can easily pay any form between ITR-1 to 4.
- Taxpayers get help in a total of 10 languages including Hindi, English.
- Making payment through this system is very easy and safe.
- Taxpayers can easily submit their data.
- Taxpayers get help from AI assistant at every step.
- It also helps you in tax saving by choosing the right tax regime.
