New Delhi, July 5 -- Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) does not always have to be a do-it-yourself exercise. Taxpayers who are unsure about tax laws, have complex financial transactions, or are unable to complete the process themselves can seek assistance from professionals or authorized individuals through the Income Tax Department's e-filing portal.

The portal allows taxpayers to appoint different categories of representatives depending on their needs. These include Chartered Accountants (CAs), e-Return Intermediaries (ERIs), and Authorized Representatives, each with distinct roles and responsibilities.

Here's how each of these three can help you.

CA is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and is qualifi...