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The process of filing tax return of an assessee through digital or electronic mode is called e-filling. This method aims to substitute and overcome the traditional tax return procedure which create hindrances like stand in long queue, lots of manual paper works, time consuming process etc. The advancement in the technology with high-speed internet connectivity, minimizes the tax compliances in very short period of time with more degree of accuracy compared to previous years. Emerging software advancement in the present era has required huge awareness of its use. The present study concentrates the Facilities, awareness and satisfaction level of the taxpayers regarding e-filling of income tax return. A field survey was conducted at Keonjhar district of Odisha comprising various category of tax payer including men and women. For the above purpose data was collected through structured questionnaire and 280 no. of respondent's response had been received and data are analyzed with the help of various statistical tools like Crosstab technique, Chi-square test etc. The software technology like SPSS and MS Excel also used. The study made a conclusive finding that Gender wise similar response have been received regarding satisfaction on filing IT returns online and variations have been observed on the satisfaction of accessibility & easiness of return filing. Exiting e-filling user satisfied with the modern procedures and new users having lack of awareness regarding this facility.