Income Tax News: Attention! Don't Forget To Check DSC Expiry, Register New Valid DSC, Check Process Here

Income Tax News: Recently, Income Tax India reminded taxpayers to be mindful of the expiration dates on their Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs) via Twitter. The tweet stressed how important it is to confirm the DSC's expiration date and advised against registering new DSCs before de-registering old ones. Furthermore, taxpayers were instructed to install the most recent version of emBridge, which is a necessary part of digital verification.

Why Checking DSC Expiry Matters

Digital Signature Certificates are essential for online transactions with the Department of Income Taxation. Validity checks are essential to ensuring compliance and smooth communication. If the expiration date is not verified, it may be difficult to file taxes and use other online services.

Process to De-register Old DSC

• Login to the Income Tax e-Filing Portal: Enter your login information to access your account.
• Navigate to Profile Settings: On the dashboard, look for the profile settings option.
• Select Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): Select the DSC tab from within the profile options.
• De-register Old DSC: Locate the option to de-register the previous DSC, then follow the instructions to finish the procedure.

Process to Register a New Valid DSC

• Access DSC Tab: Follow steps 1 and 2 of the de-registration process.
• Register New DSC: Select the option to add a new DSC.
• Upload DSC: Upload the new valid DSC file and fill out the essential information.
• Verify DSC: To ensure successful registration, verify the updated DSC after uploading it.
  

Installing the Latest Version of emBridge

• Download EmBridge: The most recent version of emBridge can be downloaded from the Income Tax Department's official website.
• Install emBridge: Run the downloaded setup file and follow the installation steps.
• Configuration: During installation, configure emBridge according to the specified directions.
• Verification: Check the system tray for the emBridge icon to ensure that the installation was successful.

Following these steps attentively ensures compliance with Income Tax Department rules and allows for easy online transactions.