In an initiative to help tax payers file returns, the Income Tax Department has offered to provide expert services at door-steps in the four metros and some major cities like Bangalore, Jaipur and Patna.

According to a release issued by the Ministry of Finance, the department has also started 'Online Tax Help' to provide professional services to resolve tax-filing related queries by tax experts through email or phone within 24 hours.
To avail these facilities, a taxpayer will have to visit the website www.trpscheme.com. Under the 'Register for Home Visit' initiative, Tax Return Preparer (TRP) will visit the residence of the assessee to provide assistance in return filing. TRPs are allowed to collect fee from the taxpayers as per the TRP notification subject to a maximum of Rs 250 per return preparation.