What's New in Catax

Version 2.0190 (Date: 12/03/2025)

Fixed: New browser module was not working in client PCs. Now browser module shall be installed locally in AppData folder.

Version 2.0188 (Date: 11/03/2025)

Features related to ITD portal are now enabled. On accessing any of these features, new browser module shall be installed automatically.

Version 2.0187 (Date: 06/03/2025)

Due to recent updates on the ITD portal, certain features, including ITR Upload and ITD Login, are temporarily disabled. These features will be restored in upcoming updates.

Version 2.0186 (Date: 05/02/2025)

Minor improvements.

Version 2.0183 (Date: 17/01/2025)

ITR-U [Updated return u/s 139(8A)] for A.Year 2024-25 is now available.

Version 2.0181 (Date: 11/01/2025)

A new option 'Allow Rebate u/s 87A on spl. rate incomes' is now available in Computation -> ITR Inputs. You may select 'Yes' to allow rebate u/s 87A on special incomes also.

Version 2.0180 (Date: 23/12/2024)

Minor improvements.

Version 2.0175 (Date: 03/12/2024)

Changes in Capital Gains w.r.t. A.Year 2025-26.

Version 2.0170 (Date: 23/11/2024)

Minor improvements.

Version 2.0169 (Date: 05/11/2024)

Fixed: Error in importing AIS Data (due to changes in AIS website).

Version 2.0168 (Date: 29/10/2024)

Minor improvements.

Version 2.0162 (Date: 19/10/2024)

Fixed: Issue in downloading TAR PDF file.

Version 2.0161 (Date: 15/10/2024)

Fixed: Error in downloading AIS Form.

Version 2.0160 (Date: 10/10/2024)

Minor improvements.

Version 2.0156 (Date: 24/09/2024)

A new feature 'Import from ITD portal' is now available in Advance Tax / Self Asst Tax entry window. Click to import the tax payment details from ITD portal.

Version 2.0155 (Date: 23/09/2024)

Minor improvements.

Version 2.0143 (Date: 08/08/2024)

Improvements in import data from AIS module.

Version 2.0141 (Date: 05/08/2024)

Fixed: Issue in tax calculation of returns filed before 16/07/2024 (due to changes in Tax Rebate u/s 87A).

Version 2.0139 (Date: 31/07/2024)

Minor improvements.

Version 2.0133 (Date: 24/07/2024)

Fixed issue in downloading Form AIS and Form TIS (due to changes in AIS website).

Version 2.0132 (Date: 22/07/2024)

Fixed issue in downloading ITR-V (due to changes in ITD website).

Version 2.0130 (Date: 22/07/2024)

Fixed issue in downloading Form AIS and Form TIS (due to changes in AIS website).

Version 2.0129 (Date: 20/07/2024)

Minor improvements.

Version 2.0127 (Date: 17/07/2024)

Fixed issue in downloading Form TIS.

Version 2.0126 (Date: 16/07/2024)

Calculation for Rebate u/s 87A in new tax regime changed inline with changes in ITR utility. Now rebate shall not be available in case of special rates incomes (e.g. STCG, LTCG, Winnings etc.).
Fixed issue in downloading Form AIS.

Version 2.0123 (Date: 15/07/2024)

Minor improvements.

Version 2.0113 (Date: 25/06/2024)

E-Filing of ITR-6 for the A.Year 2024-25 enabled.

Version 2.0112 (Date: 25/06/2024)

Minor improvements.

Version 2.0110 (Date: 18/06/2024)

E-Filing of ITR-5 for the A.Year 2024-25 enabled.

Version 2.0109 (Date: 15/06/2024)

Minor improvements.

Version 2.0105 (Date: 12/06/2024)

ITR-5 JSON file may now be generated. However, this file cannot be uploaded directly from Catax. To upload this file, you need to open it in the ITD utility of the department and upload it manually. Direct upload will be made available shortly.

Version 2.0104 (Date: 11/06/2024)

Minor improvements.

Version 2.0100 (Date: 04/06/2024)

Fixed issue in downloading Form AIS.

Version 1.999 (Date: 30/05/2024)

Cost Inflation Index [363] for F.Year 2024-25 updated.

Version 1.998 (Date: 24/05/2024)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.994 (Date: 22/05/2024)

E-Filing of ITR-3 for the A.Year 2024-25 enabled.

Version 1.993 (Date: 20/05/2024)

E-Filing of Tax Audit Report for the A.Year 2024-25 enabled.

Version 1.991 (Date: 13/05/2024)

E-Filing of ITR-4 for the A.Year 2024-25 enabled.

Version 1.990 (Date: 07/05/2024)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.980 (Date: 17/04/2024)

E-Filing of ITR-2 for the A.Year 2024-25 enabled.

Version 1.978 (Date: 13/04/2024)

E-Filing of ITR-1 for the A.Year 2024-25 enabled.

Version 1.976 (Date: 09/04/2024)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.968 (Date: 03/01/2024)

ITR-U for A.Year 2023-24 is now available.
Import AIS option is now available in Advance Tax Management.
New Regime option is now available in Income Tax Calculator.

Version 1.967 (Date: 13/12/2023)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.965 (Date: 12/12/2023)

Fixed: error in downloading Form-26AS.

Version 1.964 (Date: 01/12/2023)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.946 (Date: 02/08/2023)

E-Filing of ITR-6 for the A.Year 2023-24 enabled.
New FAQ : Can we upload Form-10E (for claiming tax relief u/s 89) from Catax directly ?
New FAQ : An assessee has opted for new regime for A.Year 2022-23. Does he need to file Form-10IE again to remain in new regime (A.Y. 2023-24) ?
New FAQ : Whether basic exemption limit is available to non-residents in case of LTCG (Long-term capital gains) ?
New FAQ : An assessee is a non-resident. He is in merchant navy. He generally remains on duty in the sea. What should be filled in his jurisdiction country and tax identification number ?

Version 1.945 (Date: 29/07/2023)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.928 (Date: 14/07/2023)

Resolved JSON Error in downloading Form-26AS, AIS and ITR-V from ITD portal.
A new option 'Import AIS JSON File' is now available in Advance Tax / Self Asst. Tax window.

Version 1.927 (Date: 13/07/2023)

Tax Audit Report (Form 3CA-3CD / Form 3CB-3CD) for F.Year 2022-23 is now available.

Version 1.925 (Date: 11/07/2023)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.921 (Date: 30/06/2023)

New FAQ: How do we enter intraday trading (speculative) profit / loss where books of accounts are being maintained ?
New FAQ: How can I enter speculative profit / loss from intraday trading of shares where books of accounts are not maintained ?

Version 1.918 (Date: 29/06/2023)

E-Filing of ITR-5 for the A.Year 2023-24 enabled.
New FAQ: I have long-term capital gain from Sale of equity shares amounting to Rs. 5.5 Lakh in A.Year 2023-24. There is an exemption of Rs. 1 Lakh (1,00,000) of long-term capital gain from shares u/s 112A. However, software is showing my total income as 5.5 Lakh instead of 4.5 Lakh. Although my income is below Rs. 5 Lakh. Software is not calculating rebate u/s 87A. What is the reason ?

Version 1.912 (Date: 17/06/2023)

Changes in schema of ITR-2 for the A.Year 2023-24 implemented.
Changes in ITR-U for the A.Year 2022-23 implemented.

Version 1.910 (Date: 16/06/2023)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.902 (Date: 18/05/2023)

E-Filing of ITR-3 for the A.Year 2023-24 enabled.

Version 1.899 (Date: 27/05/2023)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.894 (Date: 18/05/2023)

E-Filing of ITR-2 for the A.Year 2023-24 enabled.

Version 1.892 (Date: 11/05/2023)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.891 (Date: 09/05/2023)

You may now generate and upload the e-files of ITR-1 and ITR-4 directly from Catax.

Version 1.889 (Date: 05/05/2023)

ITR-1 and ITR-4 JSON files may now be generated. However, this file cannot be uploaded directly from Catax. To upload this file, you need to open it in the Excel utility of the department and upload it manually. Direct upload will be made available shortly.
Client Notes option is now available in Client Management -> Audit Returns Management.

Version 1.888 (Date: 29/04/2023)

W.e.f. AY 2023-24, a new income head 'Capital Gain (VDA)' is now available in Computation. Capital Gains from transfer of Virtual Digital Assets (cryptocurrency, NFTs etc.) should be filled here.
W.e.f. AY 2023-24, a new income head 'Income from transfer of Virtual Digital Assets' is now available in Computation -> Business. Business income from transfer of Virtual Digital Assets (cryptocurrency, NFTs etc.) should be filled here.

Version 1.886 (Date: 10/04/2023)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.885 (Date: 03/04/2023)

Verify PAN feature is discontinued due to some technical reason. The facility may be restored after some time depending upon the availability of some API from Income Tax department.

Version 1.884 (Date: 28/03/2023)

Changes w.r.t. uploading of ITR on ITD portal.

Version 1.883 (Date: 23/03/2023)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.882 (Date: 13/03/2023)

Improvements in import data from Form-26AS / AIS.

Version 1.876 (Date: 01/03/2023)

Import data from AIS is now available in Advance Tax / Self Assessment Tax entry form.

Version 1.875 (Date: 21/01/2023)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.873 (Date: 11/01/2023)

Error while uploading ITR-U w.r.t. Acknowledgement No. is now fixed.

Version 1.870 (Date: 04/01/2023)

ITR-U [Updated return u/s 139(8A)] for A.Year 2022-23 is now available.

Version 1.869 (Date: 31/12/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.866 (Date: 23/12/2022)

E-Payment through ITD Portal is now available in E-Menu / Tax Payments window.
Improvements in Computation w.r.t. ITR-U information.

Version 1.865 (Date: 16/12/2022)

Changes in ITD portal w.r.t. Aadhaar Linking report implemented. This report is available in Client Management.

Version 1.864 (Date: 07/12/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.861 (Date: 11/11/2022)

Improvements w.r.t. ITR-U details in Computation.

Version 1.860 (Date: 10/11/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.855 (Date: 29/10/2022)

Due Date extended from 31/10/2022 to 07/11/2022 (Tax Audit / Company cases).

Version 1.854 (Date: 28/10/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.847 (Date: 01/10/2022)

Due date to furnish Tax Audit Report extended to 07/10/2022 for F.Y.2021-22 (A.Y. 2022-23).

Version 1.846 (Date: 30/09/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.839 (Date: 15/09/2022)

Resolved : Error in uploading ITR-5 w.r.t. Schedule CFL.

Version 1.838 (Date: 12/09/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.830 (Date: 30/08/2022)

Import data from AIS options is now available in Dividend Income, Interest Income etc.
Create Excel file from AIS data for capital gains (equity shares / mutual funds) is now available in Capital Gains etc.
New FAQ : How can we ensure that interest u/s 234C is not imposed in case of new business ?

Version 1.828 (Date: 25/08/2022)

Import data from JSON files of A.Year 2021-22 and 2022-23 is now available.

Version 1.827 (Date: 19/08/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.826 (Date: 18/08/2022)

E-Filing of ITR-6 for the A.Year 2022-23 enabled.
Update return u/s 139(8A) [ITR-U] is now available for ITR-5 and ITR-6 for A.Year 2020-21 and 2021-22.

Version 1.824 (Date: 15/08/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.818 (Date: 03/08/2022)

You may now download TIS Report (Taxpayer Information Summary) by clicking on 'Download TIS PDF' link in Computation -> TDS/TCS.

Version 1.816 (Date: 30/07/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.814 (Date: 30/07/2022)

Bug fixed : Error in printing computation (version 1.813).

Version 1.813 (Date: 29/07/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.812 (Date: 29/07/2022)

E-Filing of ITR-7 for the A.Year 2022-23 enabled.

Version 1.811 (Date: 29/07/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.793 (Date: 13/07/2022)

Update return u/s 139(8A) [ITR-U] is now available for ITR-1, 2, 3 and 4 for A.Year 2020-21 and 2021-22. Please read the FAQ for guidance.
New FAQ: How do I file ITR-U in Catax ?

Version 1.792 (Date: 08/07/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.790 (Date: 05/07/2022)

E-Filing of ITR-5 for the A.Year 2022-23 enabled.

Version 1.788 (Date: 02/07/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.777 (Date: 28/05/2022)

E-Filing of ITR-3 for the A.Year 2022-23 enabled.

Version 1.776 (Date: 26/05/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.775 (Date: 13/05/2022)

Tax Audit Report (Form 3CA-3CD / Form 3CB-3CD) for F.Year 2021-22 is now available.

Version 1.774 (Date: 11/05/2022)

Direct uploading of ITR-1, ITR-2 and ITR-4 is now available.

Version 1.773 (Date: 10/05/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.772 (Date: 06/05/2022)

E-Filing of ITR-2 for the A.Year 2022-23 enabled. You may open the JSON file in ITD e-Filing Utility and submit return from ITD Utility.

Version 1.771 (Date: 21/04/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.770 (Date: 20/04/2022)

ITD portal is currently not allowing to upload e-files of A.Year 2022-23 generated by third party software. You may open the JSON file in ITD e-Filing Utility and submit return from Utility.

Version 1.769 (Date: 20/04/2022)

E-Filing of ITR-1 for the A.Year 2022-23 enabled.
E-Filing of ITR-4 for the A.Year 2022-23 enabled.

Version 1.768 (Date: 15/04/2022)

A new report UDIN Report of Tax Audits is now available in Client Management.
You may now upload bulk UDINs of Tax Audit Report by clicking on Client Management -> UDIN Report -> Make CSV File.
Update Ack No. etc. (All) option is now available in Client Management -> Pending Audit Reports.

Version 1.767 (Date: 02/04/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.754 (Date: 09/02/2022)

Changes in schema of ITR-3 implemented.

Version 1.752 (Date: 08/02/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.750 (Date: 07/02/2022)

Changes in schema of ITR-3 implemented.

Version 1.748 (Date: 06/02/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.741 (Date: 11/01/2022)

Utilities of ITR / TAR updated in this update.

Version 1.740 (Date: 10/01/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.738 (Date: 07/01/2022)

Changes in schema of TAR (Form 3CD) [released on 07/01/2022] implemented.
Utilities of ITR / TAR updated in this update.

Version 1.736 (Date: 05/01/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.735 (Date: 03/01/2022)

Issue w.r.t. late filing fee u/s 234F resolved.

Version 1.734 (Date: 03/01/2022)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.727 (Date: 22/12/2021)

You can now make data entry of ITR-7 and may file return by importing it in ITD e-Filing Utility.

Version 1.726 (Date: 20/12/2021)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.720 (Date: 09/12/2021)

Necessary changes w.r.t. serial no. 26 of Form-3CD has been made in accordance with new schema released on 03/12/2021. Tax Audit Reports filed till yesterday were in accordance with previous schema (dated 22/10/2021). However, when PDF file of previously filed Tax Audit Reports are viewed, they are being shown incorrectly. If the department does not rectify the treatment of point no. 26 in their website, you may consider revising the Tax Audit Report.

Version 1.718 (Date: 08/12/2021)

Form-26AS updated according to changes made by department in Advance Tax / Self Assessment Tax table.

Version 1.715 (Date: 03/12/2021)

'E-Mail AIS Report' option is now available in Computation -> Others.

Version 1.713 (Date: 01/12/2021)

E-Filing of ITR-6 for the A.Year 2021-22 enabled.

Version 1.712 (Date: 27/11/2021)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.711 (Date: 25/11/2021)

A new option 'F6: Replace Income Head' is now available in Computation -> TDS/TCS -> TDS other than Salary. You may use this option to replace head of income of multiple entries.
A new option 'Remove Neg. / Rev. entries' is now available in Computation -> TDS/TCS -> TDS other than Salary. You may remove the negative / positive pair of entries by using this option. These entries appear in Form-26AS due to revision of TDS returns.

Version 1.710 (Date: 25/11/2021)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.704 (Date: 18/11/2021)

E-Filing of Tax Audit Report (Form 3CD) enabled. It is strongly advised that client accepts the Tax Audit Report only after verifying the correctness of Form 3CD in PDF file downloaded from ITD portal.
You may now download AIS Report (Annual Information Statement) by clicking on 'Download AIS PDF' link in Computation -> TDS/TCS.
Open TAR file in ITD e-filing Forms (TAR) utility is now available.

Version 1.700 (Date: 15/11/2021)

New FAQ : What are the steps to be followed for uploading Tax Audit Report (Form 3CB-3CD / Form 3CA-3CD) u/s 44AB ?
New FAQ : How can assessee appoint CA for the purpose of Tax Audit Report (Form 3CB-3CD / Form 3CA-3CD) ?
New FAQ : Our method for stock valuation is 'Cost or Net Realisable value whichever is low'. However, in Form 3CD, this method is not there in the options available. How can I handle this situation ?

Version 1.699 (Date: 08/11/2021)

You may now check your tax audit report data by clicking on Make E-File button. Uploading of e-file not being allowed because the facility to download PDF file from ITD portal is not yet working.

Version 1.698 (Date: 02/11/2021)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.694 (Date: 23/10/2021)

E-Filing of ITR-5 for the A.Year 2021-22 enabled.

Version 1.691 (Date: 08/10/2021)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.673 (Date: 30/08/2021)

New FAQ : I am opting for new tax regime (section 115BAC). I have already filed Form-10IE on ITD portal. Where should I fill Form-10IE Ack. No. and date in Catax ?

Version 1.672 (Date: 27/08/2021)

A new column namely 'Claimed in 2020-21 (Due to COVID-19)' is now available in schedule of NSC investments.
New FAQ : While filing ITR, an error occurs "Enter name as per PAN". How can I specify First name / Last name and Middle name of the assessee ?

Version 1.670 (Date: 26/08/2021)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.665 (Date: 19/08/2021)

E-Filing of ITR-3 for the A.Year 2021-22 enabled.
ITD e-filing utility updated to the latest version (1.0.9).

Version 1.662 (Date: 18/08/2021)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.660 (Date: 12/08/2021)

ITD e-filing utility updated to the latest version (1.0.8).

Version 1.659 (Date: 06/08/2021)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.658 (Date: 05/08/2021)

ITD e-filing utility updated to the latest version (1.0.6).

Version 1.656 (Date: 03/08/2021)

ITD e-filing utility updated to the latest version (1.0.5).

Version 1.654 (Date: 31/07/2021)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.645 (Date: 27/07/2021)

Direct uploading of ITR-1, ITR-2 and ITR-4 enabled for A.Year 2021-22.

Version 1.642 (Date: 15/07/2021)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.640 (Date: 13/07/2021)

New FAQ : How can we import ITR JSON file generated through Catax in ITD e-filing Utility ?

Version 1.638 (Date: 10/07/2021)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.637 (Date: 08/07/2021)

Form-26AS download updated according to changes in income tax portal.

Version 1.636 (Date: 05/07/2021)

Keeping in view the problems in income tax website, we have disabled uploading of ITR. We shall review the situation and shall enable this feature as soon as the department website starts working smoothly.

Version 1.635 (Date: 05/07/2021)

E-Filing of ITR-1 for the A.Year 2021-22 enabled.
E-Filing of ITR-2 for the A.Year 2021-22 enabled.
E-Filing of ITR-4 for the A.Year 2021-22 enabled.

Version 1.632 (Date: 21/06/2021)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.630 (Date: 14/06/2021)

Notification dated 01/04/2021 w.r.t. changes in Form-3CD have been implemented. Although you may prepare and print Form-3CD, e-filing of Form-3CD is not available. Schema for Form-3CD is not yet released by the department.
New FAQ : What changes in Form-3CD were made by notification dated 01/04/2021 ?
Many services in E-Menu updated according to new income tax portal.

Version 1.629 (Date: 11/06/2021)

E-Menu -> ITD Login updated according to new income tax portal.
Form-26AS download updated according to new income tax portal.

Version 1.628 (Date: 03/06/2021)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.601 (Date: 12/02/2021)

User-wise activities log is now available in House Keeping -> User Rights -> View User Log. You need to log in as Supervisor to view user log.

Version 1.589 (Date: 11/01/2021)

Changes in schema of ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-5, ITR-6 and ITR-7 (updated on 11/01/2021) implemented.
Java utilities of all ITRs updated to the latest version.

Version 1.588 (Date: 09/01/2021)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.586 (Date: 06/01/2021)

Java utilities of all ITRs updated to the latest version.

Version 1.585 (Date: 01/01/2021)

Updated extended due dates of ITRs and TAR.

Version 1.582 (Date: 30/12/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.568 (Date: 24/11/2020)

Changes in schema of ITR-6 (updated on 22/11/2020) implemented.
Java utility of ITR-6 updated to the latest version.

Version 1.567 (Date: 21/11/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.566 (Date: 20/11/2020)

Changes in schema of ITR-5 (updated on 20/11/2020) implemented.
Java utility of ITR-5 updated to the latest version.
You may now view details of SFT transactions as per Form-26AS by clicking on Computation -> TDS/TCS -> View SFT Entries.
You may now view details of GSTR-3B transactions as per Form-26AS by clicking on Computation -> TDS/TCS -> View GSTR-3B Entries.

Version 1.563 (Date: 18/11/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.560 (Date: 12/11/2020)

Changes in schema of ITR-5 (updated on 11/11/2020) implemented.

Version 1.558 (Date: 10/11/2020)

Changes in schema of ITR-3 (updated on 09/11/2020) implemented.
Java utility of ITR-2 and ITR-3 updated to the latest version.

Version 1.557 (Date: 07/11/2020)

Changes in schema of ITR-2 (updated on 05/11/2020) implemented.
Java utility of ITR-2 updated to the latest version.

Version 1.556 (Date: 06/11/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.550 (Date: 29/10/2020)

E-Filing as per revised schema of Tax Audit Report enabled.
Java utility of Form 3CB-3CD (updated on 28/10/2020) implemented.

Version 1.549 (Date: 27/10/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.540 (Date: 22/10/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.536 (Date: 16/10/2020)

Minor changes in schema of ITR-4 and ITR-7 implemented.
Java utility of ITR-4, ITR-5 and ITR-6 updated to the latest version.

Version 1.535 (Date: 14/10/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.533 (Date: 12/10/2020)

E-Filing of ITR-6 for the A.Year 2020-21 enabled.
E-Filing of ITR-7 for the A.Year 2020-21 enabled.
Java utility of ITR-6 updated to the latest version.
Java utility of ITR-5 updated to the latest version.

Version 1.532 (Date: 10/10/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.528 (Date: 01/10/2020)

Changes in schema of ITR-5 (updated on 30/09/2020) implemented.
Java utility of ITR-5 updated to the latest version.

Version 1.527 (Date: 30/09/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.525 (Date: 22/09/2020)

Changes in schema of ITR-1 (updated on 22/09/2020) implemented.
Java utility of ITR-1 updated to the latest version.

Version 1.523 (Date: 18/09/2020)

Import share details (Capital Gain) from Excel file is now available in Computation -> Capital Gains.

Version 1.522 (Date: 16/09/2020)

Java utility of ITR-2 updated to the latest version.
Changes in schema of ITR-2 (updated on 11/09/2020) implemented.

Version 1.520 (Date: 09/09/2020)

Improvements in Signature (DSC) File generation of ITR / Tax Audit Report.

Version 1.518 (Date: 07/09/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.515 (Date: 31/08/2020)

Java utility of ITR-3 updated to the latest version.
Changes in schema of ITR-3 (updated on 29/08/2020) implemented.

Version 1.513 (Date: 29/08/2020)

E-Filing of ITR-5 for the A.Year 2020-21 enabled.

Version 1.510 (Date: 26/08/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.504 (Date: 14/08/2020)

E-Filing of ITR-3 for the A.Year 2020-21 enabled.

Version 1.501 (Date: 04/08/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.498 (Date: 27/07/2020)

Java utility of ITR-2 updated to the latest version.

Version 1.497 (Date: 23/07/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.496 (Date: 22/07/2020)

Paper return of ITR-1 and ITR-4 for the A.Year 2020-21 enabled.

Version 1.494 (Date: 16/07/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.491 (Date: 14/07/2020)

E-Filing of ITR-2 for the A.Year 2020-21 enabled.
Java utility of ITR-2 updated to the latest version.

Version 1.490 (Date: 10/07/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.489 (Date: 09/07/2020)

New FAQ : How can I import trial balance from Excel file ?
Changes in schema of ITR-4 (updated on 08/07/2020) implemented.

Version 1.488 (Date: 03/07/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.482 (Date: 09/06/2020)

E-Filing of ITR-4 for the A.Year 2020-21 enabled.
Java utility of ITR-4 updated to the latest version.

Version 1.481 (Date: 08/06/2020)

Minor improvements

Version 1.478 (Date: 06/06/2020)

E-Filing of ITR-1 for the A.Year 2020-21 enabled.
Java utility of ITR-1 updated to the latest version.
New FAQ : Where can I fill information required (electricity expenses, deposits in current account and foreign travel expenditure) under seventh proviso to section 139(1) ?
New FAQ : I have deposited Rs. 50,000/- during March-2020 and Rs. 30,000/- during June-2020 in my PPF account. I want to consider this investment in A.Year 2020-21 as per relaxation given due to Corona Pandemic. How can I do this ?
New FAQ : How can I enter information w.r.t. unlisted shares, director status and certain other information required for ITR ?

Version 1.477 (Date: 06/06/2020)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.473 (Date: 11/05/2020)

Changes in schema of Form-3CA3CD,Form-3CB3CD (updated on 02/04/2020) implemented.
Java utility of Form-3CA3CD,Form-3CB3CD updated to the latest version.

Version 1.471 (Date: 20/03/2020)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.470 (Date: 02/03/2020)

Additional column for 'Estimated Deductions' is now available in Adv. Tax Management.

Version 1.469 (Date: 17/01/2020)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.465 (Date: 16/12/2019)

Changes in schema of ITR-6 (updated on 12/12/2019) implemented.
Java utility of ITR-6 updated to the latest version.

Version 1.464 (Date: 09/12/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.463 (Date: 07/12/2019)

Changes in schema of ITR-1 to ITR-5 (updated on 06/12/2019) implemented.
Java utilities of ITR-1 to ITR-5 updated to the latest version.

Version 1.461 (Date: 02/12/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.454 (Date: 19/10/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.449 (Date: 01/10/2019)

Changes in schema of ITR-6 (updated on 30/09/2019) implemented.
Java utilities of ITR-3, ITR-5, ITR-6 and ITR-7 updated to the latest version.

Version 1.447 (Date: 30/09/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.446 (Date: 28/09/2019)

Due date extended for A.Year 2019-20 from 30/09/2019 to 31/10/2019 (for companies, tax audit cases etc.). However, due date for calculation of interest u/s 234A shall remain 30/09/2019.

Version 1.445 (Date: 27/09/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.442 (Date: 26/09/2019)

Java utility of ITR-6 (PR1.3) updated on 26/09/2019 implemented.

Version 1.441 (Date: 25/09/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.434 (Date: 18/09/2019)

New FAQ: How should we handle opening / closing stock of consumable stores and spares ?

Version 1.433 (Date: 18/09/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.430 (Date: 14/09/2019)

Cost inflation index for F.Year 2019-20 (289) implemented.

Version 1.429 (Date: 13/09/2019)

Java utilities of ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-6 and ITR-7 updated to the latest version.

Version 1.428 (Date: 11/09/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.419 (Date: 28/08/2019)

Improvements w.r.t. ITR-7.

Version 1.418 (Date: 28/08/2019)

New FAQ : I am reporting income u/s 44AD (presumptive income) for the A.Year 2019-20. I expect the ITR to be in Form ITR-4. However, I observe that Catax is preparing this return in Form ITR-3. What could be the reason ?

Version 1.417 (Date: 27/08/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.407 (Date: 14/08/2019)

E-Filing of ITR-6 for the A.Year 2019-20 enabled.

Version 1.406 (Date: 12/08/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.405 (Date: 10/08/2019)

E-Filing of ITR-7 for the A.Year 2019-20 enabled.

Version 1.403 (Date: 01/08/2019)

Changes in schema of ITR-2, ITR-3 and ITR-5 (revised by department on 01/08/2019) implemented.

Version 1.402 (Date: 29/07/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.401 (Date: 26/07/2019)

New FAQ: Is it necessary to fill script-wise details with ISIN Code in LTCG u/s 112A for the A.Year 2019-20 ?
The due date has been extended from 31/07/2019 to 31/08/2019.

Version 1.400 (Date: 20/07/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.399 (Date: 20/07/2019)

Changes in schema of ITR-5 (revised on 19/07/2019) implemented.

Version 1.398 (Date: 16/07/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.395 (Date: 13/07/2019)

Changes in schema of ITR-3 (revised on 12/07/2019) implemented.

Version 1.394 (Date: 12/07/2019)

Changes in schema of ITR-2 (revised on 11/07/2019) implemented.

Version 1.393 (Date: 10/07/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.385 (Date: 26/06/2019)

Changes in schema of ITR-1 & ITR-4 (revised on 26/06/2019) implemented.

Version 1.383 (Date: 25/06/2019)

E-Filing of ITR-5 for the A.Year 2019-20 enabled.

Version 1.380 (Date: 18/06/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.378 (Date: 17/06/2019)

You may now enter multiple rows in Long-term Capital Gains u/s 112A (Sale of Equity Shares etc.).

Version 1.377 (Date: 12/06/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.361 (Date: 27/05/2019)

E-Filing of ITR-3 for the A.Year 2019-20 enabled.

Version 1.359 (Date: 22/05/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.357 (Date: 20/05/2019)

E-Filing of Tax Audit Report for the A.Year 2019-20 enabled.

Version 1.356 (Date: 17/05/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.355 (Date: 17/05/2019)

E-Filing of ITR-2 for the A.Year 2019-20 enabled.

Version 1.354 (Date: 27/04/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.352 (Date: 25/04/2019)

Changes in schema of ITR-1 & ITR-4 (revised on 24/04/2019) implemented.

Version 1.351 (Date: 24/04/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.342 (Date: 19/04/2019)

E-Filing of ITR-1 for the A.Year 2019-20 enabled.
E-Filing of ITR-4 for the A.Year 2019-20 enabled.
Paper return of ITR-1 for the A.Year 2019-20 enabled.
Paper return of ITR-4 for the A.Year 2019-20 enabled.
New FAQ: What are the important changes in ITR-1 for the A.Year 2019-20 ?
New FAQ: What are the important changes in ITR-4 for the A.Year 2019-20 ?

Version 1.341 (Date: 30/03/2019)

Minor Improvements.
New FAQ: How can I save DSC expiry date of my clients and get a report of the same ?

Version 1.340 (Date: 16/03/2019)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.333 (Date: 09/01/2019)

PAN Verification aligned with changes in department website.

Version 1.331 (Date: 29/11/2018)

E-Filing as per revised schema of all ITRs (minor changes effective from 16/11/2018) implemented.

Version 1.329 (Date: 15/11/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.319 (Date: 29/09/2018)

Minor Improvements w.r.t. rounding off amount.

Version 1.318 (Date: 28/09/2018)

Changes in Form 29B incorporated.

Version 1.317 (Date: 27/09/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.315 (Date: 25/09/2018)

Download PDF from income tax website is now working.

Version 1.314 (Date: 24/09/2018)

The due date has been extended from 30/09/2018 to 15/10/2018.

Version 1.313 (Date: 20/09/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.307 (Date: 08/09/2018)

Changes w.r.t. Income from Salary for AY 2019-20 implemented (Std. Deduction, Tpt. Allowance, Med. Expense).

Version 1.306 (Date: 03/09/2018)

E-Filing as per revised schema of Tax Audit Report (effective from 01/09/2018) implemented.
E-Filing as per revised schema of ITR-2, ITR-3 and ITR-7 (effective from 01/09/2018) implemented.

Version 1.304 (Date: 31/08/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.301 (Date: 28/08/2018)

E-Filing as per revised schema of Tax Audit Report (effective from 20/08/2018) implemented.

Version 1.300 (Date: 17/08/2018)

Clause 30C and 44 of Revised Tax Audit Report effective from 20/08/2018 has been deferred till 31st March 2019. Suggested answer in this regard incorporated with these clauses.

Version 1.298 (Date: 14/08/2018)

Changes in schema of ITR-7 (revised on 09/08/2018) implemented.

Version 1.296 (Date: 14/08/2018)

Certain changes were made in Form 3CD vide notification no. 33/2018 dt. 20/07/2018. You may now input data in Form 3CD as per amended rule. Schema for revised Form 3CD is awaited.

Version 1.295 (Date: 10/08/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.294 (Date: 09/08/2018)

Changes in schema of ITR-2 to ITR-6 (revised on 09/08/2018) implemented.
As per new requirement of ITR schema, separate data entry for Interest on Income Tax Refund is now available in Computation -> Other Sources -> Interest Income.
Download Form-26AS / ITRV aligned with changes in Income Tax e-filing website.

Version 1.293 (Date: 04/08/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.292 (Date: 02/08/2018)

Changes in schema of ITR-1 to ITR-6 (updated on 01/08/2018) implemented.
Changes in schema of Tax Audit Report (updated on 01/08/2018) implemented.

Version 1.291 (Date: 27/07/2018)

The due date has been extended from 31/07/2018 to 31/08/2018.

Version 1.290 (Date: 26/07/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.287 (Date: 20/07/2018)

Changes in schema of Tax Audit Report (updated on 20/07/2018) implemented.
New option 'Print Financial Particulars' is now available in Computation printing.
New FAQ: I have got a dividend of Rs. 14 Lakhs from domestic companies. I understand that I do not need to pay any tax on a dividend income of Rs. 10 Lakh. On the balance 4 Lakhs, I need to pay tax @ 10% w.e.f. A.Year 2017-18. How should I fill this information in Catax ?

Version 1.286 (Date: 19/07/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.285 (Date: 18/07/2018)

Tax Audit Report - Business Codes are now as per Income Tax Returns.
Tax Audit Report - New option 'No' is also available for column 'Whether payment by cheque or bank draft or ECS' in point numbers 31(a), 31(b) and 31(c).

Version 1.284 (Date: 14/07/2018)

New FAQ : How can I see previous year details of Income u/s 44AD while making data entry for the current year ?

Version 1.283 (Date: 13/07/2018)

New Nature of Business 'Share of Income from Firm only' added in the list.
FAQ Revised: I am filing ITR-3. I am getting remuneration / interest from firm only. What should be filled in Nature of Business ?

Version 1.282 (Date: 12/07/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.280 (Date: 09/07/2018)

Version 1.279 (Date: 07/07/2018)

Changes in schema of ITR-2, ITR-3 and ITR-7 (updated on 07/07/2018) implemented.
Changes in E-Filing of Form 10E (tax relief) implemented.
New FAQ: I am filing ITR-3. I am getting remuneration / interest from firm only. What should be filled in Nature of Business ?

Version 1.278 (Date: 05/07/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.276 (Date: 03/07/2018)

Minor Improvements w.r.t. ITR-7 e-filing.

Version 1.275 (Date: 30/06/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.273 (Date: 30/06/2018)

Changes in schema of ITR-1 (updated on 29/06/2018) implemented.
Changes in schema of ITR-4 (updated on 29/06/2018) implemented.

Version 1.272 (Date: 27/06/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.270 (Date: 22/06/2018)

E-Filing of ITR-6 for the A.Year 2018-19 enabled.
E-Filing of ITR-7 for the A.Year 2018-19 enabled.

Version 1.269 (Date: 19/06/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.267 (Date: 14/06/2018)

Download Form-26AS aligned with changes in Income Tax e-filing website.
E-Menu aligned with changes in Income Tax e-filing website.

Version 1.266 (Date: 13/06/2018)

Changes in schema of ITR-5 (updated on 07/06/2018) implemented.

Version 1.265 (Date: 04/06/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.264 (Date: 01/06/2018)

Changes in schema of ITR-4 (updated on 01/06/2018) implemented.

Version 1.263 (Date: 31/05/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.262 (Date: 29/05/2018)

E-Filing of ITR-3 (For individuals and HUFs having income from profits and gains of business or profession) for the A.Year 2018-19 enabled.
E-Filing of ITR-5 (For persons other than individual, HUF, company and person filing Form ITR-7) for the A.Year 2018-19 enabled.
New FAQ: In case of one of my client (domestic company), tax is being charged @ 25% for the assessment year 2018-19. This company is a very large company and have turnover of over Rs. 100 Crores for last several years. Tax should be charged at a higher rate. How can I fix this problem ?

Version 1.261 (Date: 25/05/2018)

E-Filing of ITR-2 (For Individuals and HUFs not having income from profits and gains of business or profession) for the A.Year 2018-19 enabled.
Necessary changes for data entry of ITR-3 implemented. E-File of the same shall be made available shortly.

Version 1.260 (Date: 17/05/2018)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.259 (Date: 16/05/2018)

You may now fill GSTIN / GST Turnover of the Assessee in Business Details window.

Version 1.258 (Date: 15/05/2018)

E-Filing of ITR-4 SUGAM (for presumptive income from business & profession) for the A.Year 2018-19 enabled.
New list of Nature of Business w.e.f. AY 2018-19 implemented.
Changes w.r.t. 'Claim of TDS against income of other persons included in income of the assessee' implemented.
Deduction u/s 80D updated according to ITR.
Financial Particulars of Business updated according to ITR-4.

Version 1.256 (Date: 30/04/2018)

Late filing fee u/s 234F w.e.f. AY 2018-19 implemented.
E-Filing of ITR-1 for the Asst. Year 2018-19 enabled.

Version 1.254 (Date: 10/04/2018)

Download Form-26AS aligned with changes in TRACES website.

Version 1.252 (Date: 26/03/2018)

PAN Verification aligned with changes in department website.
Download Form-26AS / ITRV aligned with changes in department website.
E-Menu aligned with changes in department website.

Version 1.250 (Date: 21/03/2018)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.246 (Date: 07/03/2018)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.244 (Date: 19/02/2018)

PAN Verification aligned with changes in department website.

Version 1.242 (Date: 27/01/2018)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.241 (Date: 20/12/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.239 (Date: 13/12/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.238 (Date: 07/11/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.237 (Date: 01/11/2017)

Date of filing ITR extended from 31/10/2017 to 07/11/2017.

Version 1.235 (Date: 31/10/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.233 (Date: 11/10/2017)

Improvements in ITR-7.

Version 1.232 (Date: 04/10/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.231 (Date: 26/09/2017)

Schema of ITR-5 to ITR-4 was changed by department. Same has been incorporated in this update.
Changes made w.r.t. uploading of return as per department website.

Version 1.230 (Date: 24/09/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.228 (Date: 13/09/2017)

Schema of ITR-1 to ITR-4 was changed by department. Same has been incorporated in this update.
Changes made w.r.t. uploading of return as per department website.

Version 1.225 (Date: 31/08/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.224 (Date: 29/08/2017)

Improvements in downloading ITR-V etc. w.r.t. changes in Income Tax website.
New Browser module implemented to align with department website.

Version 1.223 (Date: 05/08/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.222 (Date: 01/08/2017)

Date of filing ITR extended from 31/07/2017 to 05/08/2017.

Version 1.221 (Date: 29/07/2017)

Form 3CD : Suggested answer w.r.t. 'Method of valuation of closing stock' has a new option namely 'At Cost or Net Realisable Value whichever is less'.
Form 3CD : Column titles of point no. 31 re-aligned with language of Form 3CD report.

Version 1.219 (Date: 24/07/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.217 (Date: 21/07/2017)

Necessary changes made in Form 3CD in view of the revised schema issued by department. Your attention is invited to Notification No. 58/2017 for details.

Version 1.216 (Date: 15/07/2017)

Changes by department in downloading Form 26AS / ITR-V incorporated.

Version 1.214 (Date: 23/06/2017)

ITR Schemas as changed by department on 23/06/2017 implemented.

Version 1.213 (Date: 17/06/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.212 (Date: 29/05/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.211 (Date: 16/05/2017)

Aadhaar Linking Report is now available in Client Management menu.

Version 1.210 (Date: 13/05/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.208 (Date: 12/05/2017)

E-Filing of ITR-6 for the Asst. Year 2017-18 enabled.

Version 1.207 (Date: 05/05/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.205 (Date: 02/05/2017)

E-Filing of ITR-5 for the Asst. Year 2017-18 enabled.
E-Filing of Form 3CB-3CD & Form 3CA-3CD for the Asst. Year 2017-18 enabled.

Version 1.204 (Date: 26/04/2017)

E-Filing of ITR-3 for the Asst. Year 2017-18 enabled.
Download Form-26AS / ITR-V aligned w.r.t. changes in department website.

Version 1.202 (Date: 20/04/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.200 (Date: 15/04/2017)

PAN Verification aligned w.r.t. changes in department website.
Import Jurisdiction aligned w.r.t. changes in department website.

Version 1.197 (Date: 12/04/2017)

E-Filing of ITR-2 for the Asst. Year 2017-18 enabled.

Version 1.195 (Date: 11/04/2017)

E-Filing of ITR-1 for the Asst. Year 2017-18 enabled.
E-Filing of ITR-4 (presumptive business) for the Asst. Year 2017-18 enabled.

Version 1.192 (Date: 29/03/2017)

Tax calculations for A.Year: 2018-19 implemented.
Many other improvements.

Version 1.190 (Date: 24/03/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.189 (Date: 17/03/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.187 (Date: 09/02/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.186 (Date: 20/01/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.184 (Date: 14/01/2017)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.182 (Date: 02/01/2017)

New FAQ: How can I make staff master and associate the same with various assessees ?

Version 1.181 (Date: 22/12/2016)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.177 (Date: 25/11/2016)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.176 (Date: 17/10/2016)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.174 (Date: 07/10/2016)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.172 (Date: 27/09/2016)

Important changes made in House Property income w.r.t. 'Intt. on Borrowed Capital' in case of Co-Owners.

Version 1.171 (Date: 24/09/2016)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.170 (Date: 12/09/2016)

CBDT vide order u/s 119 dated 09/09/2016 has extended the 'due date' for submission of Returns of Income from 30/09/2016 to 17/10/2016 in the case of income tax assessees throughout India who are liable to file their Income tax returns by 30/09/2016.

Version 1.169 (Date: 03/09/2016)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.164 (Date: 13/08/2016)

Improvements w.r.t. import of Bank Accounts from previous year.

Version 1.162 (Date: 11/08/2016)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.161 (Date: 08/08/2016)

Improvements in Computation w.r.t. ITR-7.

Version 1.160 (Date: 03/08/2016)

New FAQ: How do I register as Legal Heir of a deceased taxpayer ?
New FAQ: How do I e-file return of a deceased assessee as Legal Heir ?

Version 1.159 (Date: 30/07/2016)

New FAQ: Was return filing date extended for the assessment year 2016-17 ?

Version 1.157 (Date: 27/07/2016)

New version of ITR-7 Java Utility implemented.

Version 1.156 (Date: 26/07/2016)

New version of Java Utilities implemented.

Version 1.155 (Date: 25/07/2016)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.153 (Date: 15/07/2016)

New FAQ: I have made several transactions in F&O (Futures & Options) segment through NSE / BSE (recognised stock exchange). Will it be treated as Speculative Business ?

Version 1.152 (Date: 11/07/2016)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.150 (Date: 29/06/2016)

New FAQ: How can I manage / view list of pending Tax Audit cases ? Can I download and save PDF file of TAR from ITD website ?

Version 1.149 (Date: 21/06/2016)

New FAQ: How can I upload e-file of Tax Audit Report ( Form 3CB3CD / 3CA3CD ) ?
New FAQ: How can I determine as to which ITR is applicable (AY 2016-17) ?

Version 1.148 (Date: 17/06/2016)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.146 (Date: 13/06/2016)

Show Deactivated check box now available in Assessee Selection window.
File No. shall be printed on Computation.

Version 1.145 (Date: 08/06/2016)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.143 (Date: 02/06/2016)

Now Catax will remind you to take/e-mail backup, if not taken in last 3 days.

Version 1.142 (Date: 31/05/2016)

New FAQ: How can I see previous year balances in Trial Balance / P&L Account / Balance Sheet ?
New FAQ: What are the due dates for deposit of Advance Tax w.e.f. A.Year 2017-18 ?

Version 1.141 (Date: 27/05/2016)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.140 (Date: 20/05/2016)

New FAQ: While making data entry in Trial Balance, this software automatically assigns ITR Class in most of the cases. How can we assign some different ITR Class in some specific account heads ?

Version 1.139 (Date: 18/05/2016)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.137 (Date: 17/05/2016)

E-Filing of ITR-6 for the Asst. Year 2016-17 enabled.

Version 1.136 (Date: 12/05/2016)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.135 (Date: 11/05/2016)

E-Filing of ITR-5 for the Asst. Year 2016-17 enabled.

Version 1.134 (Date: 06/05/2016)

FAQ Updated: How can we fill information w.r.t. Schedule ICDS (Effect of Income Computation Disclosure Standards on profit) ? Does this apply to assessment years prior to 2016-17 ?

Version 1.133 (Date: 05/05/2016)

FAQ Updated: How can I fill information for Schedule PTI (Pass Through Income) applicable w.e.f. A.Year: 2016-17 ?

Version 1.132 (Date: 04/05/2016)

E-Filing of ITR-3 & ITR-4 for the Asst. Year 2016-17 enabled.
New FAQ: How can we fill information w.r.t. Schedule ICDS (Effect of Income Computation Disclosure Standards on profit) ? Does this apply to assessment years prior to 2016-17 ?

Version 1.131 (Date: 22/04/2016)

E-Filing of ITR-2 and ITR-2A for the Asst. Year 2016-17 enabled.
New FAQ: How can I fill information for Schedule PTI (Pass Through Income) applicable w.e.f. A.Year: 2016-17 ?

Version 1.130 (Date: 14/04/2016)

E-Filing of ITR-1 and ITR-4S for the Asst. Year 2016-17 enabled.
New FAQ: Can I enter data w.r.t. Cash Flow of an Assessee ? Can I print the same in Computation for reference purpose ?
New FAQ: Can I download ITR-V / Return Status of multiple clients in one go ?

Version 1.128 (Date: 12/04/2016)

ITR-1 and ITR-4S for the Asst. Year 2016-17 implemented.
New FAQ: Which ITR is applicable in case of Partnership Firms having income from presumptive business u/s 44AD / 44AE only ?
New FAQ: How can I claim Remuneration / Interest to partners of a firm in case of Presumptive Income u/s 44AE ?
New FAQ: Is there any difference in reporting of Assets / Liabilities in case of Individual / HUF assessees whose income is more than 50 lacs in the assessment year 2016-17 ?

Version 1.127 (Date: 31/03/2016)

New Hot Key / Shortcut Key for Search & Run: Ctrl + F1.
New Search & Run option: Update Savings Bank Interest
New Search & Run option: Update FDR Bank Interest
New Search & Run option: Update NSC Interest / Investment
New Search & Run option: Update KVP Interest / Investment
New Search & Run option: Update Deductions u/s 80C

Version 1.126 (Date: 25/03/2016)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.124 (Date: 18/03/2016)

Father's Name column now available in Return Filing Management & Advance Tax Management.

Version 1.121 (Date: 15/03/2016)

New FAQ: What is the due date of filing of ITR in case of a working / non-working partner ?

Version 1.120 (Date: 14/03/2016)

New FAQ: How can I view / print list of all assessees ?
New FAQ: How can I print list of assessees where any installment of Advance Tax was paid in current or previous year ?

Version 1.118 (Date: 07/03/2016)

Improvements in Tax Relief u/s 89.

Version 1.117 (Date: 03/03/2016)

New FAQ: Can I show group name, accountant name and auditor's name in pending returns report ? Can I sort the list group-wise ?

Version 1.116 (Date: 02/03/2016)

New FAQ: While uploading e-file, I get a message "PAN mentioned in Personal / Verification section is Invalid". I have mentioned the PAN of partner in Assessee Master and the same is verified as correct. What could be the reason ?

Version 1.115 (Date: 26/02/2016)

Improvements in "Import data from ITR XML" module.

Version 1.114 (Date: 22/02/2016)

New FAQ: How can I make accountants master and associate the same with various assessees ?

Version 1.113 (Date: 20/02/2016)

A new Client Management & Support menu is now available in main window itself. It will be now easier to see pending returns list / pending tax audit reports etc. more conveniently.
New FAQ: How can I enter trial balance of head office / branches separately ?
New FAQ: What care should be taken w.r.t. P&L Appropriation A/c while making data entry of Trial Balance ?
New FAQ: How can I get a list of returns filed between a specific period ?

Version 1.112 (Date: 19/02/2016)

New FAQ: Can we see list of hidden / deactivated assessees ? How can we activate an assessee which has been deactivated earlier ?
You may now enter data of multiple presumptive businesses. (u/s 44AD)

Version 1.111 (Date: 15/02/2016)

Minor improvements in ITR management.

Version 1.110 (Date: 15/02/2016)

New FAQ: We have various assessees. In some cases we file only ITR and in some cases we file Tax Audit Report only. We also have cases where we do both the jobs. Is there a way to mention our assignment in Assessee Master ?

Version 1.109 (Date: 13/02/2016)

New FAQ: Can I transfer / export information of any grid to Excel (xlsx) or Word (docx) file ?
New FAQ: Can I deactivate / hide / disable an assessee from a particular assessment year ?

Version 1.108 (Date: 10/02/2016)

New FAQ: How can I import entries of TDS / TCS etc. from Form 26AS text file made available by TRACES ?
New FAQ: How can I download Form 26AS text file from Income Tax Department website ?

Version 1.107 (Date: 09/02/2016)

Improvements in "Search & Run" option.

Version 1.106 (Date: 08/02/2016)

New FAQ: What is the purpose of "Search & Run" option in Main Menu ?

Version 1.105 (Date: 04/02/2016)

New FAQ: How do we use "DSC Management Utility" to digitally sign & e-file ITR ?
New FAQ: Birthdays list always appear whenever I start my program. Can I disable this feature ?
New FAQ: What are the features available for search / selection of an assessee ?
Search facility improved. You may now use first initials of the assessee name to search assessee. e.g. enter "CSS" to search "Catpro Software Services".

Version 1.104 (Date: 26/01/2016)

New FAQ: How can I fill information for relief u/s 89 / Form 10E ?
New FAQ: How can I e-file Form-10E in this software ?
New FAQ: How do we calculate income from LIC / insurance commission ? Is there is any ad-hoc deduction available in such a case ?
New FAQ: Where should I show exempted capital gains from sale of rural agricultural land ?

Version 1.103 (Date: 18/01/2016)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.102 (Date: 24/12/2015)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.098 (Date: 27/11/2015)

New FAQ: I am unable to send e-mail from Catax using my gmail account. When I try to send e-mail, an error like "Error occurred while logging-in: Please log in via your web browser and then try again" is shown. How can I resolve this issue ?

Version 1.097 (Date: 18/11/2015)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.096 (Date: 05/11/2015)

Optimized for speed.

Version 1.095 (Date: 29/10/2015)

You may now write Client Notes by pressing Ctrl + N anywhere in the software.
You may now write General Notes (common for all clients) by pressing Ctrl + G anywhere in the software.
These modules may also be accessed from Client Management system.

Version 1.094 (Date: 24/10/2015)

Further improvements in "Worksheet". It can now be accessed from ITR Management module.

Version 1.093 (Date: 23/10/2015)

A new feature namely "Worksheet" introduced in Client Management.

Version 1.092 (Date: 14/10/2015)

New FAQ: Can we claim proportionate depreciation in case of conversion of a proprietary concern into firm in mid of the year ?

Version 1.091 (Date: 06/10/2015)

Minor improvements in ITR Management.

Version 1.090 (Date: 01/10/2015)

CBDT extended ITR / Audit Report u/s 44AB filing due date from 30/09/2015 to 31/10/2015. The same have been implemented.

Version 1.089 (Date: 30/09/2015)

CBDT extended ITR filing due date from 30/09/2015 to 31/10/2015 for the assessees of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh & Gujarat. The same have been implemented.

Version 1.088 (Date: 29/09/2015)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.087 (Date: 28/09/2015)

New FAQ: Where do I fill Authorised Capital in case of Companies ?

Version 1.086 (Date: 26/09/2015)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.085 (Date: 25/09/2015)

Tax Audit schema revised by the department on 24/09/2015. There is a minor change w.r.t. TDS deduction u/s 194DA in respect of "Payment in respect of Life Insurance Policy". The change has been implemented.

Version 1.084 (Date: 21/09/2015)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.081 (Date: 18/09/2015)

Minor improvements w.r.t. MAT.

Version 1.079 (Date: 15/09/2015)

You may now right-click on PAN / DOB of the assessee appearing at the top of the screen, to copy PAN + DOB. This is useful for opening various PDF files downloaded from ITD website.

Version 1.078 (Date: 14/09/2015)

Validation checks improved in Tax Audit Report.

Version 1.076 (Date: 12/09/2015)

A new option "CA Login - ITD e-filing website" is added in E-Menu.

Version 1.075 (Date: 10/09/2015)

New FAQ: How can I import Fixed Assets opening balances from WDV of last year in Depreciation Chart ?

Version 1.074 (Date: 10/09/2015)

Mobile No. now appears in Assessee Selection list.

Version 1.073 (Date: 10/09/2015)

New FAQ: How can I manage / view list of pending Tax Audit cases ?

Version 1.072 (Date: 09/09/2015)

New FAQ: Where can I enter details of foreign assets / income ?

Version 1.071 (Date: 08/09/2015)

Computation, e-filing and Tax Audit Report optimized for speed.

Version 1.070 (Date: 06/09/2015)

You may now import Auth. Person from existing master.

Version 1.069 (Date: 06/09/2015)

System of handling Profit & Loss Appropriation account improved.
New FAQ: Why does negative depreciation sometimes appear in depreciation chart ?

Version 1.067 (Date: 02/09/2015)

Changes w.r.t. e-filing date extension.

Version 1.066 (Date: 01/09/2015)

E-Filing website changes w.r.t. captcha implemented.

Version 1.065 (Date: 31/08/2015)

New FAQ: How can I import qualifications of an assessee from previous year or from another assessee in Form 3CA / 3CB ?
New FAQ: How can I import information w.r.t. ratios of preceding previous year in Tax Audit Report (Form 3CD) point no. 40 ?
New FAQ: In advances recoverable I have number of advances and all the advances for business purpose. How I can enter all the figures in advances for business without entering each and every figure ?

Version 1.064 (Date: 31/08/2015)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.060 (Date: 28/08/2015)

Minor improvements w.r.t. Co-Op. Society Return.

Version 1.059 (Date: 28/08/2015)

New FAQ: Why only a single line address is provided in case of representative assessee ?

Version 1.058 (Date: 27/08/2015)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.056 (Date: 27/08/2015)

New FAQ: My P&L account includes interest from savings bank account amounting to Rs. 17,000/-. However no deduction u/s 80TTA is being considered by the software. What should I do so that deduction u/s 80TTA is allowed ?

Version 1.055 (Date: 26/08/2015)

New FAQ: How can I update (add / edit) auditor / chartered accountant information for e-filing of Tax Audit Report / ITR ?

Version 1.054 (Date: 26/08/2015)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.051 (Date: 25/08/2015)

Improvements in import data from Form 26AS.

Version 1.050 (Date: 24/08/2015)

New FAQ: An assessee is partner in 4 firms. Returns of these firms are available in Catax. Can I import his remuneration / interest information from all the firms in one go ?

Version 1.049 (Date: 24/08/2015)

New FAQ: How we can enter Salary income from multiple employers ?

Version 1.048 (Date: 23/08/2015)

Direct uploading of Audit Report is now available.
New ITR Java utilities implemented.

Version 1.047 (Date: 23/08/2015)

Minor improvements

Version 1.046 (Date: 22/08/2015)

New FAQ: How can I enter Losses B/F (brought forward) from previous year ? How can I see Losses C/F (carried forward) to next year ?

Version 1.045 (Date: 22/08/2015)

Minor improvements

Version 1.043 (Date: 20/08/2015)

New FAQ: When I try to upload ITR (Income Tax Return) / Tax Audit Report and attach DSC (digital signature), a message "Application blocked by Java Security" is shown. How can I resolve this issue ?

Version 1.042 (Date: 19/08/2015)

Minor Improvements.

Version 1.040 (Date: 18/08/2015)

New FAQ: How can I e-mail Form 26AS to the client ?

Version 1.039 (Date: 17/08/2015)

You may now e-file ITR-6 for AY 2015-16 directly from Catax.
Improvements in P&L Appropriation A/c window.

Version 1.038 (Date: 17/08/2015)

New FAQ: When I give 3-4 qualification notes in Form 3CA / 3CB, stamp of the chartered accountant is printed on next page. It looks awkward as the whole report appears on one page and stamp and signatures alone are printed on next page. Is there a way I could print one of the qualifications on next page ?

Version 1.037 (Date: 14/08/2015)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.033 (Date: 04/08/2015)

Improvements in e-filing.

Version 1.032 (Date: 04/08/2015)

Improvements in e-filing.

Version 1.031 (Date: 04/08/2015)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.030 (Date: 03/08/2015)

You may now e-file ITR-5 for AY 2015-16 directly from Catax.

Version 1.029 (Date: 03/08/2015)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.028 (Date: 02/08/2015)

You may now e-file ITR-3 and ITR-4 for AY 2015-16 directly from Catax.
New FAQ: Where can I enter professional tax paid by an assessee against salary income ?

Version 1.027 (Date: 31/07/2015)

New FAQ: Can I import data w.r.t. Fixed Assets / Depreciation Chart with details of additions / sales during the year from Excel file ?
New FAQ: When I try to e-mail Computation or any other report, I get an error message "Error occurred while logging-in: Please log in via your web browser ... ". Why does this happen ?

Version 1.026 (Date: 27/07/2015)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.024 (Date: 24/07/2015)

Bank Account names are auto saved as Bank Master and are used for selection in Bank Account window in Assessee Master.

Version 1.023 (Date: 23/07/2015)

New FAQ: How can we e-mail ITR-V and Computation together ?

Version 1.022 (Date: 22/07/2015)

New FAQ: Is it mandatory to file Form 10E when tax relief is claimed under section 89 ? What are the consequences of non-filing of Form 10E ?

Version 1.021 (Date: 22/07/2015)

New FAQ: How can I e-mail data / backup of all parties / single party ?
You may now e-mail ITR-V after downloading.

Version 1.020 (Date: 20/07/2015)

Improvements in Birthdays List.
Improvements in Assessee Master w.r.t. bank accounts.

Version 1.019 (Date: 20/07/2015)

You may now download Form 26AS of earlier years through E-Menu.

Version 1.018 (Date: 20/07/2015)

Improvements in Bank Details.

Version 1.017 (Date: 20/07/2015)

New FAQ: Can I print consultant's name on Computation of Income ? If so, how can I define consultant name ?

Version 1.016 (Date: 17/07/2015)

New FAQ: How can I print notes in Computation of Income ?

Version 1.015 (Date: 15/07/2015)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.014 (Date: 13/07/2015)

Modification in PAN / TAN verification due to changes in website used for verification.

Version 1.013 (Date: 13/07/2015)

New E-Menu option: Link Aadhar no. with PAN.

Version 1.012 (Date: 11/07/2015)

ITR e-filing improved. Acknowledgement number and ITR-V is automatically downloaded. Information is duly stored in ITR Management.
Improvements in ITR-V / Form-26AS / XML download utilities.
Improvements in Return Filing Management.

Version 1.011 (Date: 09/07/2015)

Improvements in Computation of Income. Tenant name is also printed now.

Version 1.010 (Date: 08/07/2015)

New FAQ: How can I import AO Ward / Circle / Jurisdiction of an assessee from another assessee ?

Version 1.009 (Date: 08/07/2015)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.008 (Date: 07/07/2015)

Minor improvements in Income u/s 44AD window.

Version 1.007 (Date: 06/07/2015)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.006 (Date: 04/07/2015)

Improvements in broadcast system.

Version 1.005 (Date: 03/07/2015)

Minor improvements.

Version 1.004 (Date: 02/07/2015)

Java Utilities for ITR-1 & ITR-4S was revised by the department. The same has been implemented in this version.

Version 1.003 (Date: 02/07/2015)

You may now e-file ITR-2 directly from Catax.

Version 1.002 (Date: 30/06/2015)

You may now e-file ITR-2A directly from Catax.

Version 1.001 (Date: 30/06/2015)

A new "Filter" button is available in Assessee Selection window.
New FAQ: Where can I see Cost Inflation Index for Long Term Capital Gains calculation ?

Build 0.292 (Date: 29/06/2015)

You may now e-file ITR-1 & ITR-4S directly from Catax. Third party Software Provider ID has been incorporated in e-file.

Build 0.291 (Date: 26/06/2015)

A new "Catax Broadcast System" is introduced in this version.

Build 0.290 (Date: 26/06/2015)

New FAQ: Where can I fill details of Bank Accounts of the assessee ?
New FAQ: Where can I fill Aadhar No. and Passport No. of the assessee ?

Build 0.289 (Date: 25/06/2015)

ITR-1 & ITR-4S e-filing is now available. You may e-file the xml file by preparing it through Java Utility. Schema for other ITRs are yet to be released by the department.

Build 0.287 (Date: 23/06/2015)

Minor improvements.

Build 0.286 (Date: 17/06/2015)

Minor improvements.

Build 0.285 (Date: 16/06/2015)

Now ITR-V will also be printed with paper return of ITR-1 and ITR-4S.

Build 0.284 (Date: 15/06/2015)

Paper return of ITR-1 and ITR-4S is now available.
New FAQ: How can I print paper return of ITR ?
New FAQ: When I edit an assessee in master, the software does not allow me to change name. How can I edit the name in this case ?

Build 0.283 (Date: 06/06/2015)

Improvements in "Communication System" module.

Build 0.282 (Date: 01/06/2015)

An office management tool namely "Communication System" is now available in Client Management module.

Build 0.281 (Date: 25/05/2015)

Minor improvements done for smooth interaction with Department website.

Build 0.280 (Date: 21/05/2015)

Minor improvements

Build 0.279 (Date: 18/05/2015)

You may now autofill Tax Audit Report on the basis of previous year Tax Audit Report.

Build 0.278 (Date: 14/05/2015)

Minor improvements.

Build 0.277 (Date: 02/05/2015)

Option to print filled PAN Rectification Form is now available in Assessee Master -> Apply PAN.

Build 0.276 (Date: 28/04/2015)

You may now track Advance Tax for the Assessment Year 2016-17 through Advance Tax Management module.

Build 0.275 (Date: 25/04/2015)

New FAQ: How can I print PAN application Form-49A ? Can I print blank Form-49A ?

Build 0.274 (Date: 24/04/2015)

Option to print filled Form-49A (PAN Application) is now available in Assessee Master -> Apply PAN.

Build 0.273 (Date: 22/04/2015)

A new option "Apply PAN" is now available in E-Menu & Assessee Master ?
New FAQ: Is there any method to autofill the next File No. in Assessee Master ?
E-Filing validation improved.

Build 0.272 (Date: 21/03/2015)

Minor improvements.

Build 0.271 (Date: 16/03/2015)

Fully functional Demo copy of Catax is absolutely free for the A.Year: 2014-15.

Build 0.270 (Date: 11/03/2015)

ITR utilities changed by the department on 09/03/2015 have been implemented in this update.

Build 0.269 (Date: 05/03/2015)

Improvements in Return Filing Management module.

Build 0.268 (Date: 03/03/2015)

Improvements in New Assessee Registration.

Build 0.266 (Date: 24/02/2015)

ITR-V download module revised to align with the changes made by the department in its website.

Build 0.265 (Date: 21/02/2015)

Minor changes.

Build 0.264 (Date: 18/02/2015)

A new prompt "Stk.Trf. Date" is now available in Long Term Capital Gain window to handle conversion of capital asset into stock-in-trade in an earlier F.Year.
A new option "Reset ITD e-filing password" is available in E-Menu.

Build 0.263 (Date: 16/02/2015)

Optimized deduction u/s 80TTA in case of Minor's Income keeping in view the provision of section 10(32).

Build 0.262 (Date: 12/02/2015)

Import of partner's share / remuneration / interest etc. improved.

Build 0.261 (Date: 12/02/2015)

New FAQ: Whether minor's saving account interest is deductible u/s 80TTA or is to be considered for exemption u/s 10(32) only ?
New FAQ: How can I import the remuneration / salary and interest of the partner from a firm whose ITR is entered in Catax ?

Build 0.260 (Date: 07/02/2015)

Self Assessment Tax Challan can now be printed by clicking on "Print Button" appearing against "Net Tax Payable" in Computation window.
Certain changes were made in PAN verification web-site. Necessary changes implemented.

Build 0.259 (Date: 06/02/2015)

Minor changes & improvements w.r.t. Presumptive Income u/s 44AD.

Build 0.258 (Date: 04/02/2015)

Data entry screen for Income u/s 44AD (presumptive income) has been simplified. An "Advanced" check box is given to enter more information w.r.t. Gross Profit & Expenses.
New FAQ: I have forgotten my ITD website login password. How can I reset it ?

Build 0.257 (Date: 02/02/2015)

Feedback system improved. It will be much faster to send feedbacks now.

Build 0.256 (Date: 31/01/2015)

Two new options are added in E-Menu namely "Download ITR xml from ITD website" & "Open intimation u/s 143(1) / ITR-V pdf file".
View option in Assessee Master module has been improved. Now you may filter assessees based on various criteria.

Build 0.255 (Date: 30/01/2015)

New FAQ: Can I use a common login password for Income Tax Department website (http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in) ?
New FAQ: Where can I see File No. associated with an Assessee ?
New FAQ: Can I see / import previous year information / figures along-with current year computation / return forms ? If yes, how can I do this ?

Build 0.254 (Date: 28/01/2015)

Import Ack. No. / Status etc. from incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in implemented in Return Filing Management.
Import data from ITR e-files improved.

Build 0.253 (Date: 27/01/2015)

Two new prompts namely "Track Return" & "Track Adv. Tax" are introduced in Master. These are used in Client Management System.
New FAQ: What is the importance of green color in titles in some reports / grids ?
New FAQ: After opening the e-file in Java utility, it saves the file successfully but simultaneously shows some parsing errors in xml. What could be the reason and how can I troubleshoot / fix it ?

Build 0.252 (Date: 16/01/2015)

In E-Menu 4 more options namely Add/Register C.A., Register DSC, Refund Re-Issue Request and E-Filing Status are now enabled.

Build 0.251 (Date: 09/01/2015)

A new column namely File No. now appears in Advance Tax management.
New FAQ: I have received an intimation u/s 143(1) from Income Tax Department. When I try to open it, it asks for the password. How do I know as to what is the password to open this file ?

Build 0.250 (Date: 03/01/2015)

Department changed its Java Utility for ITRs on 29/12/2014. Schema of ITRs was also modified, incorporating minor changes. New Utility and Schema has been implemented in this update.

Build 0.249 (Date: 25/12/2014)

New FAQ: How can we see pics / snapshot in full-screen mode in FAQs window ? How can we navigate between multiple snapshots ?

Build 0.248 (Date: 23/12/2014)

A new feature namely "Return Filing Management" is now available in Main Menu -> Client Management.

Build 0.247 (Date: 20/12/2014)

You may now click on Assessee Strip to edit the relevant Assessee Master. e.g. while doing Advance Tax Management, you may edit any Assessee Master by clicking on Assessee Strip.

Build 0.246 (Date: 19/12/2014)

You may now mention Accountant name with assessee. This will be useful in client management e.g. you may filter assessees based on the associated accountant while doing advance tax management. You may define name of accountant in Main Menu -> Assessee Master -> Others -> Accountant Master.

Build 0.244 (Date: 12/12/2014)

While making Advance Tax / Self Asst. Tax Challan, you are now prompted to enter "Tax + E.Cess" amount. This is an optional input. If you fill this amount, Tax and Cess shall be bifurcated automatically.

Build 0.241 (Date: 05/12/2014)

Improvements made in import data from ITR XML module.

Build 0.240 (Date: 05/12/2014)

You may now import data from ITR XML files prepared in other software programs. This option is available in Main Menu -> House Keeping -> Misc. Modules -> Import Data from ITR XML (2014-15). You must check the Computation after importing the data.

Build 0.239 (Date: 04/12/2014)

Further improvements made in Advance Tax Management. You may now select "Interactive Mode" in filter window and then choose assessees in Advance Tax Management window itself.

Build 0.238 (Date: 03/12/2014)

Advance Tax Management now has additional columns like previous year income, estimated income, estimated tax and shortage. Further you may filter the rows as per your requirement.

Build 0.237 (Date: 02/12/2014)

A new module "Advance Tax Management" is now available under Main Menu -> Client Management.

Build 0.236 (Date: 01/12/2014)

New FAQ: How can I fill DIN of director / managing director ?

Build 0.235 (Date: 29/11/2014)

Now you can export any report to Word format (docx). Word option will appear in bottom bar when you preview the report.
Birthday reminder now have "Don't show this message today" option.
Now you may import Quantitative Details (in Computation) from Tax Audit Report.

Build 0.232 (Date: 24/11/2014)

You may now print assessee's stamp in Form 3CA / 3CB.

Build 0.231 (Date: 24/11/2014)

New FAQ: We are unable to update new version of Catax. When we update new version, it gives an error "Error opening file for writing". What could be the reason for this error ?

Build 0.230 (Date: 24/11/2014)

New FAQ: We often get SMS from Income Tax Department wherein they give us PAN like AAExxxxx29. Can we select this assessee by entering first 3 characters and the last 2 digits ?

Build 0.228 (Date: 22/11/2014)

In addition to earlier suggested answers w.r.t. stock information in Tax Audit Report (point 35) another option NIL is also available now.

Build 0.227 (Date: 18/11/2014)

New FAQ: We are trying to start Catax from a node, but it is not running. It just hangs. Mapping / networking is checked and found correct. What could be the reason ?

Build 0.226 (Date: 13/11/2014)

When you run Catax, it shall notify you about the birthday of assessees.

Build 0.225 (Date: 12/11/2014)

In case of LLP, it will now prompt you to enter LLPIN issued by MCA in Assessee Master.

Build 0.224 (Date: 12/11/2014)

New FAQ: When I try to make e-file of ITR, software shows error "Difference found in Balance Sheet" of Rs. 1. But when I goto trial balance, totals of Debit and Credit columns are equal. Is this problem due to rounding off ? How do I resolve this problem ?

Build 0.223 (Date: 12/11/2014)

Schema for Audit Report (Form 3CD) has been modified by the department. There is a minor change in the schema. A new option namely "Form 26QB" has been added in point no. 34(b) namely "Whether the assessee has furnished the statement of tax deducted or tax collected within the prescribed time. If not, please furnish the details:". Necessary changes have been made. New Java utility has been incorporated.

Build 0.222 (Date: 11/11/2014)

A new color scheme for earlier and future assessment years has been implemented. Current asst. year shall have a background of blue color. Earlier asst. years shall have a background of pinkish brown color. Background color of future asst. years shall be greenish.

Build 0.221 (Date: 10/11/2014)

New FAQ: Where should I enter the Housing Loan Repayment to claim deduction u/s 80C ? Can I also claim Interest paid on Housing Loan ?

Build 0.220 (Date: 08/11/2014)

Making selection from selection list is now more user-friendly. You may now double-click on the desired option for selection.

Build 0.219 (Date: 06/11/2014)

New FAQ: How can I access Catax Support System menu ?

Build 0.218 (Date: 06/11/2014)

Data entry of TDS information in Form 3CD (point 34) is now more user-friendly. TAN of the Assessee is auto-filled. However, you may change the same in case your assessee has got more than one TAN for their branches. TAN of the previous row shall be auto-filled in next row. TAN verification button is also available now.

Build 0.217 (Date: 05/11/2014)

New FAQ: How can I import PF / ESI entries from Catpro while making Tax Audit Report ?

Build 0.214 (Date: 05/11/2014)

New FAQ: I have deposited due tax before the last date of furnishing of return. Shall I be charged interest u/s 234A on the short payment of Advance Tax ?

Build 0.212 (Date: 03/11/2014)

New FAQ: How can I make e-payment of Advance Tax / Self Asst. Tax ?

Build 0.211 (Date: 29/10/2014)

New FAQ: How can I lock / unlock data ?
New FAQ: How can I define users and their rights ?

Build 0.210 (Date: 27/10/2014)

New FAQ: How can I import jurisdiction of an assesee from Income Tax Department website?
New FAQ: How do I handle depreciation disallowed for personal use ?

Build 0.209 (Date: 20/10/2014)

New FAQ: We are facing problem in making data entry of minor income. In clubbed income details, it is giving error message "no data available for linking". Please explain how to enter minor income for clubbing purposes.
New FAQ: 46 How to delete data of a particular client for a particular assessment year? How to delete bulk clients from the assessee master?

Build 0.208 (Date: 18/10/2014)

New FAQ: How do we calculate interest u/s 234C w.r.t. Capital Gain accruing after the last installment of Advance Tax ?

Build 0.207 (Date: 15/10/2014)

A new menu item namely "e-Menu" is now available in Main Menu. You will be able to do various online activities through this menu. Hot Key to activate this menu is Ctrl+E.
You may now import Co-Owner from Assessee Master in House Property income.
New FAQ: Why Catax does not allow me to enter pre-calculated interest figure of NSC ? Since I have already calculated the interest on NSC, I wish to enter the Interest amount only. How can I do this ?

Build 0.206 (Date: 06/10/2014)

New FAQ: How can I import Assessee Master information from xml files of a previous year ?

Build 0.202 (Date: 06/10/2014)

New FAQ: I want to enter Income from Salary in Computation, but it is not appearing in Computation window. What could be the reason ?

Build 0.198 (Date: 27/09/2014)

You may now import answers of Form 3CD from another assessee.
New FAQ: How can I import answers in Form 3CD of Tax Audit Report from another assessee ?
New FAQ: What should be entered in Pin Code column, if someone is foreigner / residing outside India ?

Build 0.197 (Date: 25/09/2014)

More verification checks imposed while making data entry of Tax Audit Report / ITR.

Build 0.196 (Date: 24/09/2014)

More verification checks imposed while making e-file of Tax Audit Report / ITR.

Build 0.195 (Date: 24/09/2014)

You may now send attachments with your feedback.
New FAQ: While sending Feedback I can send backup by clicking on the checkbox against the prompt "Send Data of selected A.Year for selected Assessee Name". Can I also send some other attachment along-with the feedback ?

Build 0.194 (Date: 23/09/2014)

Current year set off of income chart is now printed at the end of Computation.
You may now enter auth. signatory in case of Individuals also. This may be required where return is being signed by Legal Heir / Power of Attorney.

Build 0.193 (Date: 22/09/2014)

You may now specify date of furnishing of Audit Report in Form 3CA / 3CB under Tax Audit Report. This date is used in making ITR.

Build 0.192 (Date: 22/09/2014)

New FAQ: Certain items of Fixed Assets are not appearing in Tax Audit Report. I confirm that these are entered in Depreciation Chart. What could be the reason ?

Build 0.191 (Date: 22/09/2014)

User defined answers option is being withdrawn temporarily. If you have already defined any "User Defined Answers", same will be suppressed. This is done because more verification checks are required before we allow User Defined Answers.

Build 0.190 (Date: 20/09/2014)

New FAQ: I have imported Trial Balance of a Firm from Catpro. Debit and Credit sides of trial balance tallies. However, a difference in Trial is being shown in the Vertical Summary appearing on the right hand side of Trial Balance. Why is it so ?

Build 0.189 (Date: 19/09/2014)

New FAQ: I observed that NSC investment needs to be entered under Other Incomes -> Interest Income. Why can't I fill NSC Investment in details table of Deductions under Chapter-VI ?
New FAQ: I have entered certain fixed assets in depreciation chart which are not put to use during the year. I noticed that additions against which date put to use is not filled, are not considered in tax audit. Is it the correct treatment ?

Build 0.188 (Date: 18/09/2014)

New FAQ: Depreciation as per Tax Audit Report is different from Depreciation as per Books, as shown in Depreciation Chart. How to resolve this position ?

Build 0.187 (Date: 17/09/2014)

A facility to write notes is given in most data entry forms of Computation.
You may see the report of Notes written in various forms as a single report by clicking on "Notes" option in Main Menu. You may also press Ctrl+N to see this report.

Build 0.186 (Date: 16/09/2014)

Two new shortcut keys / hotkeys are now available. Ctrl+H shows you the available hotkeys. Ctrl+W shows you the What's New window.

Build 0.185 (Date: 16/09/2014)

New FAQ: While making computation, I am getting message that remuneration as per trial does not match with details table. How can I rectify this ?

Build 0.184 (Date: 15/09/2014)

It is now easier to write observations / qualification details in Form 3CA / 3CB. A detail button now appears against every row. You may press detail button to write your observation in a big text box.

Build 0.183 (Date: 11/09/2014)

Facility to write notes with every point of Tax Audit Report is further improved. You may now write notes w.r.t. your pending work. You will be reminded about the pending work if any while previewing, printing or making e-file.
New FAQ: What is the importance of writing Pending Work Notes in Form 3CD ?

Build 0.182 (Date: 11/09/2014)

A new Catax Support System is developed which appears on the left hand side of Main Menu screen.
Many new validation checks are implemented in Form 3CD. These checks are performed at the time of preview, print and making e-file.

Build 0.181 (Date: 10/09/2014)

You may now write two notes on each point of Form 3CD. Two types of notes can be written. One for printing in Form 3CD and another for your own working notes. However, both the notes does not go in XML / e-file.

Build 0.179 (Date: 09/09/2014)

New FAQ: How can I force page break / start new page at a specific question in Form 3CD ?
You may now specify additional XML / e-file storage location of Tax Audit Report.

Build 0.178 (Date: 08/09/2014)

New FAQ: How do I handle remuneration / interest paid to partner while filing return of a Partnership Firm u/s 44AD ?
New FAQ: I am preparing Tax Audit Report. I have not entered trial / balance sheet in business head because I am not preparing its ITR. The firm in question has a loss but in Form 3CB it is showing it as profit. How could I solve this problem ?

Build 0.177 (Date: 06/09/2014)

You may now save draft qualifications in Form 3CA / 3CB and import the same in another Tax Audit Report.
New FAQ: We give about 5 similar qualifications in almost every Form 3CA / 3CB report. Can we save them as draft ?

Build 0.176 (Date: 06/09/2014)

You may now import TDS figures from Catax-TDS in question 34(a) of Form 3CD.

Build 0.175 (Date: 05/09/2014)

Department revised the schema / utility ver. 2.0 (PR2) on 04/09/2014. The changes have been implemented in this version. The new version is released to remove certain anomalies / bugs in the utility / schema.

Build 0.174 (Date: 04/09/2014)

Inventory information of Trading goods can now be imported from Visual Catpro.
You may also link inventory information in Form 3CD with inventory information filled in ITR.
A new option in TDS details is available to view summary of TDS deduction.

Build 0.173 (Date: 03/09/2014)

New FAQ: How can I define my own suggested / default answer for various questions of Form 3CD?
Users may now define their own suggested answer. For details please refer to FAQ on this topic.

Build 0.172 (Date: 03/09/2014)

Reg. Form 3CA / 3CB : Multiple qualification types can now be selected.
Reg. ITR-V : Some changes were made on incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in, which resulted in a run-time error while downloading ITR-V. The same has been fixed.

Build 0.171 (Date: 02/09/2014)

Reg. Form 3CA / 3CB : Press "==" in Observations column to copy the contents of Type column.

Build 0.170 (Date: 02/09/2014)

New FAQ: Different colors are used in Form 3CD rows / objects. What is the significance of these colors?

Build 0.169 (Date: 01/09/2014)

New FAQ: Which are the shortcut / hot keys available?
Following shortcut / hot keys are now available:
- Ctrl+B to start Backup.
- Ctrl+F to send Feedback.
- Ctrl+H to start House Keeping.
- Ctrl+I to start ITR Computation.
- Ctrl+M to start Assessee Master.
- Ctrl+Q to start FAQs.
- Ctrl+T to start Trial Balance.
- Ctrl+U to start Tax Audit Report.
- F10 to start Calculator.
- Ctrl+F10 to start Tax Calculator.

Build 0.168 (Date: 01/09/2014)

While importing trial, VAT, Excise & Service Tax Reg. No. shall also be imported for the purpose of Form-3CD.

Build 0.167 (Date: 30/08/2014)

Auditor Master may now be accessed from Form 3CA/3CB.
New FAQ: How can I add or modify Auditor / Chartered Accountant's information?