10 Jan, 2013 07:59 PM

Last date for filing ITR-V extended (A.Y. 10-11, 11-12, 12-13)

Many online tax filers have not submitted the signed copy of ITR-V for the Financial Year 2009-10 (Assessment Year 2010-11). Keeping in view the pendency, the last date for submission of ITR-V for A.Y. 2010-11, A.Y. 2011-12 and A.Y. 2012-13 has been again extended till March 31, 2013. The ITR returns submitted online even if in time will become invalid in case the submitted ITR V doesn't reach the income tax office.

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As per the income tax following points need to be taken care with regard to ITR V submission, else it might get rejected:
Please use Ink Jet /Laser printer to print the ITR-V Form.
The ITR-V Form should be printed only in black ink.
Do not use any other ink option to print ITR V.
Use of Dot Matrix printer should be avoided.
Ensure that print out is clear and not light print/faded copy.
Please do not print any water marks on ITR-V. The only permissible watermark is that of “Income tax Department” which is printed automatically on each ITR V.
The document that is mailed to CPC should be signed in original.
Photocopy of signatures will not be accepted.
The signatures or any handwritten text should not be written on Bar code.
Bar code and numbers below barcode should be clearly visible.
Only A4 size white paper should be used.
Avoid typing anything at the back of the paper.
Perforated paper or any other size paper should be avoided.
Do not use stapler on ITR V acknowledgement.
In case you are submitting original and revised returns, do not print them back to back. Use two separate papers for printing ITR-Vs separately.
Please do not submit any annexures, covering letter, pre stamped envelopes etc. along with ITR-V.
The ITR-V form is required to be sent to Post Bag No.1, Electronic City Post Office, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560100, by ordinary post.
ITR-Vs that do not conform to the above specifications may get rejected or acknowledgement of receipt may get delayed.