CPC commences issue of refunds for AY 2010-11 returns.

Centralized Processing Center (CPC), Bangalore has begun processing of returns for AY 2010-11. As on 31/1/2011 it has processed over 31.3 lakh e-filed returns of AY 2010-11 in ITRs 1, 2, 3, 4 and issued refunds in over 8.3 lakh cases. The processing of ITR 5 and 6 has just been commenced.

Source: incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in

Online Submission of Rectification Request

Department introduces new facility for online submission of rectification request in cases where processing was completed by CPC Bangalore. Please review the guide for common errors to first rectify the return submitted and generate the rectification xml using excel utility (same utility is to be used). Taxpayer can log in My Account > Rectification > Rectification upload and follow instructions to upload the rectification xml file. The rectification request will be processed at CPC and if found acceptable, then a rectification order u/s154 will be issued.

Please see manual for submission of rectification request.


Please note that this facility is only for E-returns processed at CPC.

IT Dept releasing 3 new services on the e-filing portal

Income Tax Department is releasing 3 new services on it's e-filing portal. These services are being made available from the 'Services' menu on the Menu Bar on top. The said three services are available without requiring any login procedure also. The said three services are:

Bangalore Income Tax department, Central Processing Center (CPC) Helpline Number

To assist taxpayers, a limited call center service with two agents has been established at ITD-CPC, Bangalore. Taxpayer queries on status of ITR-V receipt at CPC, Bangalore will be answered on 080-43456700 between 9:30 AM to 6 PM. The service will be available in English, Hindi and Kannada.