A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is the electronic format of physical or paper certificate that serves as a proof of identity of an individual…. It Is an easy and hassle-free process to file the IT return using the Digital Signature. This is also considered a secure way to file the Income-Tax Return (ITR).
Digital Signature is mandatory in following cases when dealing with Income Tax Portal:
- E-filing income tax returns in case of every registered trust, partnership firm, companies, any other entity or individual who is required to get tax audit under the Income Tax Act.
- Company filings with MCA21( Ministry of Corporate Affairs)
- Filing of tenders and e-procurement on government website through Class III DSC. MCA has mandated digital signatures for the following individuals:
- Directors
- Auditors
- Company Secretaries – Whether in practice or in job
- Bank Officials – for Registration and Satisfaction of Charges
- Other Authorized Signatories
The Income Tax Department has send following email to all the Taxpayers who are using DSC in Income Tax Portal.
Please ensure that you re-register your current valid DSC on the new e-filing portal https://www.incometax.gov.In from June 7th onwards.
The earlier DSC registration on the old portal cannot be migrated due to security and technical reasons.
This is a system generated e-mall and please do not reply. Add no-reply@cpc.incometax.gov.in to your white list / safe sender list. Else, your mailbox filter or ISP (Internet Service Provider) may stop you from receiving e-malls.
Source #Income Tax Department