How to file Form 10-IEA on Income Tax Portal?

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Since the new tax regime is now the default, what if the old regime actually saves you more tax? If you have business or professional income and are filing ITR-3 or ITR-4, you can switch to the old regime by filing Form 10-IEA.

So when do you need to file it?

Let’s talk about the timeline.

Form 10-IEA must be filed online through the e-filing portal before your ITR due date. The key deadlines are:

• 31 July – For original return (non-audit cases)
• 31 Oct – For original return (audit cases)

Alright, now let’s get to the filing part.

How to file Form 10-IEA?

Follow these step-by-step:

1. Log in to Income Tax Portal
   

   

2. Navigate to e-File > Income Tax Forms > File Income Tax Forms
   

   

3. Click on File Now next to the Form 10-IEA
   

   

4. Select the Assessment Year and click Continue
   

   

5. Click on Let’s Get Started
   

   

6. Select the applicable information > Continue
   

   

7. Confirm with Yes to proceed
   

   

8. These are the sections of Form 10-IEA
   

   

9. The Basic Information will be auto-filled > Save
   

   

10. The Additional Information will also be auto-filled > Save
    

    

11. Enter your Declaration > Save
    

    

12. Review your details > Proceed To E-Verify
    

    

13. Select your preferred e-Verification method > Continue to submit the form
    

    

14. After e-verification, click Yes to submit the form
    

    

15. Form 10-IEA is now successfully submitted
    

    

Once you submit Form 10-IEA, you’ll receive an acknowledgement number. And when filing your ITR, you’ll need to enter:

• The acknowledgement number, and
• The date you filed Form 10-IEA

So make sure to save these details while filing your return.