E Return - Intermediary Registration Services
E Return - Intermediary Registration Services
E Return - Intermediary Registration Services
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................... 2
e-Return Intermediary (ERI) User Registration ................................................. 4
e-Return Intermediary (ERI) User Features ....................................................... 9
Functionalities available for ERI Admin in e-Filing application: ........................................... 11
My Account ............................................................................................................................................... 11
View Form 26AS (Tax Credit): Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user .................... 11
e-Filed Returns/Forms: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user .................................. 12
Outstanding Tax Demand: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user ............................ 12
Token List: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user........................................................... 13
Tax Credit Mismatch: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user ...................................... 14
Rectification Status: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user ........................................ 15
Service Request ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Refund Re-issue Request: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user ............................. 16
Refund Re-issue Request Status: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user............... 17
Request for Intimation u/s 143(1)/154: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-
user .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Request for Intimation u/s 143(1)/154 Status: Available for ERI Admin and
ERI Sub-user ............................................................................................................................................ 18
e-File ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
Upload Return: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user .................................................. 19
e-Filed Token Details: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user ..................................... 19
Rectification: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user....................................................... 20
Bulk PAN Token Details: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user ................................ 22
Token Status: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user..................................................... 23
Upload Query: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user .................................................... 24
Manage Client .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Add Clients: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user ........................................................ 24
View Clients Details: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user........................................ 25
Manage Sub-user ................................................................................................................................... 26
Create Sub-user: Available only for ERI Admin ......................................................................... 26
Manage Sub-user: Available only for ERI Admin ....................................................................... 28
Update Sub-user Contact Details: Available only for ERI Admin ........................................ 29
Change Password: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user............................................ 31
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Change Secret Question(s) / Answer(s): Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-
user .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
Register Digital Signature Certificate: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-
user .............................................................................................................................................................. 33
1.1 Change Secret Question(s) / Answer(s): Available for ERI Admin and ERI
Sub-user .................................................................................................................................................... 33
1.2 Register Digital Signature Certificate: Available for ERI Admin and ERI
Sub-user .................................................................................................................................................... 34
e-Filing Vault - Higher Security: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user ................. 35
My Profile: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user ........................................................... 35
Schema for Bulk PAN Uploads .......................................................................... 38
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An XML file having details of the applicant and the temporary User ID and
Password should be uploaded onto the Income Tax Department's e-Filing website
https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in by using NSDL’s login credentials.
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NOTE: 1. Registration Number is available only for Companies and Firms but it is non-
mandatory.
2. If the registering ERI Admin belongs to company/firm category, Date of Incorporation
is mandatory. A check is provided while uploading the xml.
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Income Tax Department's e-filing website and complete the Data transmission
test.
ERI must upload all the ITR’s from 1 to 7 for assessment year 2017-18.
ERI will be given a maximum of 20 attempts to upload all the ITR’s.
To know more on the XML Schema structure, please go to the e-Filing “Home”
page ->
“Downloads”-> “Schema Downloads”.
After successful data transmission test, a success page is displayed. ERI must fill in
the additional details and upload digital signature certificate (DSC) in the registration
page provided to complete the registration process.
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User must enter the OTPs for authentication to complete the registration process.
(Resend OTP option shall be available and enabled only after 2 minutes) and click on
Validate button.
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1. Click on the “Login Here” button available on the home page. Enter the login
credentials i.e., User ID, Password and Captcha. Click “Login” button.
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My Account
1. View Form 26AS (Tax Credit)
2. e-Filed Returns/Forms
3. Outstanding Tax Demand
4. Token List
5. Rectification Status
6. Tax Credit Mismatch
7. Service Request
e-File
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Manage Client
1. Add Clients
2. View Client Details
Manage Sub-user
1. Create Sub-user
2. Manage Sub-user
3. Update Sub-user Contact Details
Profile Settings
1. My Profile
2. Change Password
3. Change Secret Question(s) / Answer(s)
4. Register Digital Signature Certificate
5. e-Filing Vault- Higher Security
My Account
View Form 26AS (Tax Credit): Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user
Go to My Account and select View Form 26AS (Tax Credit). User should enter the
following details.
PAN of the Client: Mandatory, 10 character alphanumeric.
Note: User must be added as client under ERI Admin.
Captcha: This is mandatory and the user has to type in the numeric code
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User clicks 'SUBMIT' and the fields are validated for correctness. A new page is displayed
with all the return details of the client.
Outstanding Tax Demand: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user
Go to My Account and select Outstanding Tax Demand. User should enter the following
details:
PAN: Mandatory, 10 character alphanumeric.
Note: User must be added as client under ERI Admin.
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User clicks 'SUBMIT' and the fields are validated for correctness. A new page with
demand status is displayed.
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User selects ‘My Tokens’ radio button. All the token numbers of the ERI Admin is
displayed.
User selects ‘Sub-User Tokens’ radio button. Token numbers of the Sub-User whose ID
was provided will be displayed.
Tax Credit Mismatch: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user
Go to My Account and select Tax Credit Mismatch. User should enter the following
details:
PAN of the Client: Mandatory, 10 character alphanumeric.
Note: User must be added as client under ERI Admin.
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User clicks 'SUBMIT' and the fields are validated for correctness. A page with tax credit
mismatch is displayed.
User clicks 'SUBMIT' and the fields are validated for correctness. A page with
rectification status and a link to withdraw the filed rectification is displayed.
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On clicking the link to withdraw the request, a page requesting for withdrawal of
rectification request is displayed. User can withdraw his request within 3 days of
rectification request.
Service Request
Refund Re-issue Request: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user
Go to My Account click on Service request and select Request type as new request than
select Request category refund re-issue Request and click submit User should enter the
following details:
PAN of the Client: Mandatory, 10 character alphanumeric.
Details would be displayed with 'Submit' option if there is Refund
Failure.
.
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After clicking submit, fill the additional details such as Bank Account number,
Account Type, IFSC Code and so on -> Click ‘Submit’
User clicks on ‘SUBMIT’ and all the fields are validated for correctness. A success
message is displayed in a new page after validation.
Refund Re-issue Request Status: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-
user
Go to My Account click on Service request and select Request type as View Request than
select Request category refund re-issue Request and click submit User should enter the
following details:
PAN of the Client: Mandatory, 10 character alphanumeric.
Note: User must be added as client under ERI Admin.
Request for Intimation u/s 143(1)/154: Available for ERI Admin and
ERI Sub-user
Go to My Account click on Service request and select Request type as new request than
select Request category Request for Intimation and click submit User should enter the
following details.
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Captcha: This is mandatory and the user has to type in the numeric code
which appears on the screen.
User can select one of the 2 options from dropdown ‘Category’ i.e., Intimation
u/s 143(1) and Rectification order u/s 154. Depending on the category selected,
various options under sub-category dropdown are available for the user.
User clicks 'SUBMIT' and the fields are validated for correctness. A success message is
displayed for valid intimation request
Request for Intimation u/s 143(1)/154 Status: Available for ERI Admin
and ERI Sub-user
Go to My Account click on Service request and select Request type as View Request than
select Request category Request for Intimation and click submit User should enter the
following details.
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e-File
Go to e-File and select Income Tax Return. User should enter the following details:
Attach Bulk XML: Mandatory, a zip file containing one or more valid XMLs
of ITRs (Bulk ITR).
Attach the Signature file – Mandatory and the user uploads the DSC.
User clicks 'SUBMIT' and the fields are validated for correctness. A success message is
displayed on successful upload of Bulk ITR.
e-Filed Token Details: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user
Go to e-File and select e-Flied Token Details. User should enter the following details.
User clicks 'SUBMIT' and the fields are validated for correctness. A new page is
displayed with Bulk ITR token status and details.
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User clicks on ‘SUBMIT’ and all the fields are validated for correctness. On successful
validation, an additional dropdown is displayed for selecting Rectification Request Type.
User can select the following options from dropdown.
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Bulk PAN Token Details: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user
Go to Bulk PAN Query and select Token Details. User should enter the following details:
Token Number: Mandatory, a 9-digit numeric value.
Captcha: This is mandatory and the user has to type in the numeric code
which appears on the screen.
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User clicks 'SUBMIT' and the fields are validated for correctness. A new page is
displayed with Bulk PAN token details.
Go to Bulk PAN Query and select Token Status. User should enter the following
details:
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User clicks 'SUBMIT' and the fields are validated for correctness. A new page is
displayed with Bulk PAN token status.
Go to Bulk PAN Query and select Upload Query. User should enter the following
details.
Upload XML: Mandatory, XML file with a valid Bulk PAN format.
User clicks 'SUBMIT' and the fields are validated for correctness. A success message is
displayed when the details are valid.
Manage Client
Go to Manage Client and select Add Clients. User should enter the following details:
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View Clients Details: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-user
Go to Manage Client and select View Client Details. User should enter the following
details:
User clicks 'SUBMIT' and the fields are validated for correctness. A new page showing
the client’s status for the requested option is displayed.
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Manage Sub-user
Go to Manage Sub-user and select Create Sub-user. User should enter the following
details:
A. Password Details
B. Personal Details
C. Contact Details
D. Postal Address
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E. CAPTCHA
This is mandatory and the user has to type in the numeric code which
appears on the screen
This will be auto-selected. User can un-check the box provided to un-
subscribe for mailing list
This will be auto-selected. User can un-check the box provided to disable
alerts, reminders and notification.
User clicks 'SUBMIT' and the fields are validated for correctness. The user records are
captured in the e-filing application. A success message is displayed
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Clicks on the Sub-user ID. If user is Inactive, ERI Admin can activate the user.
Clicks on the Sub-user ID. If user is active, ERI Admin can De-Activate/Change
Validity/Change Password of the Sub-user.
Go to Manage Sub-user and select Update Sub-user Contact Details. User should
enter the following details:
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User clicks 'SUBMIT' and a new page is displayed with all the contact details of the sub-
user. User can view and edit the following details.
A. Contact Details
B. Address Details
C. CAPTCHA
This is mandatory and the user has to type in the numeric code which
appears on the screen
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User clicks on ‘Submit’. User can view a success message page when the contact details
are updated.
Go to Profile Settings and select Change Password. User should enter the following
details:
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User clicks ‘SUBMIT’ and a success message page is displayed confirming password
change.
Primary Secret Question – The user needs to select any one question
out of four available in the drop down. This is mandatory.
Primary Secret Answer – Mandatory, alphanumeric and special
characters, limited to 25 characters
Secondary Secret Question – The user needs to select any one
question out of the balance three available in the drop down. This is
mandatory.
Secondary Secret Answer – Mandatory, alphanumeric and special
characters, limited to 25 characters.
Captcha - This is mandatory and the user has to type in the numeric
code which appears on the screen.
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User clicks ‘SUBMIT’ and a success message page is displayed confirming change in
secret question and secret answer.
Register Digital Signature Certificate: Available for ERI Admin and ERI
Sub-user
User clicks ‘Submit’ after uploading the signature file generated, a success
message page is displayed.
Primary Secret Question – The user needs to select any one question out
of four available in the drop down. This is mandatory.
Primary Secret Answer – Mandatory, alphanumeric and special
characters, limited to 25 characters
Secondary Secret Question – The user needs to select any one question
out of the balance three available in the drop down. This is mandatory.
Secondary Secret Answer – Mandatory, alphanumeric and special
characters, limited to 25 characters.
Captcha - This is mandatory and the user has to type in the numeric code
which appears on the screen.
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User clicks ‘SUBMIT’ and a success message page is displayed confirming change in
secret question and secret answer.
1.2 Register Digital Signature Certificate: Available for ERI Admin and
ERI Sub-user
Go to Profile Settings and select Register Digital Signature Certificate. User should select
a valid DSC i.e., it should be a ‘.pfx file’. Instructions will be provided in the right corner
of e-Filing application when Register Digital Signature Certificate page is opened.
User clicks ‘Submit’ after selecting a DSC, a success message page is displayed.
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e-Filing Vault - Higher Security: Available for ERI Admin and ERI Sub-
user
Go
In order to view or update ‘My Profile’, the user needs to perform the following steps:
Step 1: Go to the 'Profile settings’ and Click on the ‘My Profile’ link.
Step 2: A screen with ERI Details, Principal Contact details, Address and Contact
Details will be displayed.
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Step 3: In order to change the Principal Contact details Click on ‘Principal Contact’ tab
and click on the ‘Edit’ button.
Update the required fields and click on ‘Save’ button. A success message is displayed as
shown
Step 4: In order to change the address details Click on ‘Address’ tab and click on the
‘Edit’ button.
Update the required fields and click on ‘Save’ button. A success message is displayed as
shown.
Step 5: In order to change the Contact details Click on ‘Contact Details’ tab and click
on ‘Edit’ button.
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The user can edit the details and click on the ‘Save’ button.
Once the Contact details are changed, the user must enter the Mobile PIN and the
Email PIN which will be sent to the Mobile number and Email ID mentioned by the user
respectively.
Enter the Mobile PIN and Email PIN. Click on Confirm. A success message will be
displayed as follows
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