Over 4 crore Income Tax Returns filed!
46.77 lakh ITRs filed in last 7 days & over 8.7 lakh ITRs filed on 21st December, 2021.

Statistics of Income Tax Returns filed till 20.12.2021

Speaking to CNBC-TV18, an Income Tax Department official said that there is no immediate need to consider an extension to file IT returns beyond December 31. The development comes as various taxpayers continue to express concerns over the technical glitches of new income tax portal.

Giving further details, the tax official added that the extension of ITR filing deadline is a policy decision which will be taken by the Union finance minister.

For this purpose, the tax department is constantly sending reminders to taxpayers saying ” Dear PAN number, Now is a good time to file Income Tax Return for AY 2021-22. File Now. Please ignore if filed. Income Tax Department”.

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