Tuesday 25 December 2018

Aaykar Setu App – An App by Income Tax Department

Aaykar Setu App – An App by Income Tax Department

Aaykar Setu App is a free mobile application of Income tax department. In the App name, the word Aaykar means income tax and Setu means bridge. The Aaykar Setu App acts as a bridge between taxpayers and Income Tax Department.  Aaykar Setu App is a single window which provides linkage to various services of income tax department to various types of taxpayers.
Aaykar Setu App can be used to do various things related to income tax from anywhere. This is a good step taken by income tax department towards making your tax life easy. Aaykar Setu App is available for Android and iOS users. Android users can download Aaykar Setu App from Google Play Store and iOS users can download Aaykar Setu App from App Store.


How to download Aaykar Setu App?

1. Aaykar Setu App can be downloaded from Google Play Store and App Store.
2. Alternatively, you can also download this app by giving a missed call to the number +91 – 7306525252. After missed call, you get a link for downloading Aaykar Setu App.
3. You can also download it by scanning the below QR code.
Aaykar Setu App – An App by Income Tax Department
4. Click on the link for downloading the app.
5. Now, it will take you to the Google Play Store-App Store to download the Aaykar Setu App.
6. Download the app and install it on your smart phone.
7. After installation, you can explore various features of the app. 


Key Features of Aaykar Setu App

Aaykar Setu App is a one stop solution to all your income-tax concerns. You can ask anything related to income-tax, access various tax calculators, locate your nearest TRP, live chat with a tax expert from your mobile. Following are the main features of Aaykar Setu App.
Aaykar Setu App – An App by Income Tax Department
1. Live Chat
Live chat option is a big relief to many taxpayers. If you have any query, you use this option to get an answer to your query from tax expert on live chat. This facility is available from Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM.
2. Tax Tools
In this option, there are so many calculators available at one place to provide quick tax calculations. These are Medical Facility, Rent Free Accommodation, Transport Allowance Calculator, Children education and hostel allowance, House rent allowance calculator, Income and Tax calculator, Deferred Tax Calculator, Tax Calculator, Advance Tax Calculator and TDS Calculator. 


3. Ask-IT
It is a chatbot that provides answers to your queries related to income-tax in no-time. This facility is available 24x7, 365 days. In addition to this, it also contains a section of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).
4. TRP at your doorstep
You can locate TRP (Tax Return Preparer) in your area by using this facility in just a click. This app will provide name, address, email address, mobile number of TRPs and their location on Google map.
5. Return Preparation
This app made your tax return preparation easy. You can file your income tax return, check the status of your returns, download ITR form, calculate tax and check your Form 26AS.
6. Tax Payment
You can calculate tax and pay your tax using this option. You can also file rectification for tax credit mismatch, view tax credit statement, challan status enquiry and make correction in challan.
7. PAN/TAN
In this option, you can perform various tasks such as apply for PAN or TAN online, re-issuance of PAN, verify your PAN, correction in your PAN, link PAN with Aadhaar, surrender duplicate PAN and others.
8. TDS/Traces
Through this section, you can check your form 16 or TDS certificate. It also allows you to file TDS returns, check TDS rates and know the relevant forms.
9. Got a Problem
You can use this option to know your refund status, TDS mismatch, PAN migration, Rectification status, Register Grievance and Grievance Status.
10. Tax Gyaan
This is a game which will test your income tax skill and knowledge. It is a MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) based game to provide knowledge to the users. There are four different levels in the game such as Beginner, Normal, Hard and Difficult.
Aaykar Setu App – An App by Income Tax Department

Note: This post was originally published in July 2017 and has been completely updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.


Aaykar Setu App is the first mobile app by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and can be downloaded from Google Play Store and App Store. Alternatively, you can also download this app by giving a missed call to the number +91 - 7306525252.

You may also like to read: How to file Income Tax Return online?
You may also like to read: How to link PAN to Aadhaar?


You may also like to read: Belated Income Tax Return (ITR)

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