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If you are experiencing issues with attachments not appearing or being downloadable on the Income Tax e-Filing portal during the audit report filing process, consider the following technical troubleshooting steps often recommended for portal-related glitches:

1. Browser & Connectivity Best Practices

• Use Recommended Browsers: The Income Tax portal is optimized for specific browsers. Ensure you are using the latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox.

• Clear Cache and Cookies: Accumulated data in your browser can cause display issues. Clear your browser cache and cookies, or try accessing the portal using Incognito/Private Mode.

• Check Internet Stability: Portal functionality is highly sensitive to connection quality. A brief interruption can cause uploads or downloads to fail silently.

2. Attachment Formatting

• File Size & Naming: Ensure all attachments are under 5 MB. Crucially, check the filenames:

  • Avoid special characters (e.g., #, $, %, &, *) in the file name.

  • Keep filenames short and simple.

• Accepted Formats: Stick strictly to PDF or ZIP formats.

3. Portal-Specific Workarounds

• Delete Drafts: If you are editing a previously saved draft, the session may be corrupted. Try deleting the old draft and starting a fresh form.

• Profile Consistency: Ensure your "My Profile" is fully updated, especially "Key Person Details" or contact information. Mismatches between your profile and the form data can trigger background errors.

• Off-Peak Access: As deadlines approach, server load increases significantly. Attempting to log in during off-peak hours (e.g., early morning or late night) can sometimes resolve performance-related display errors.

4. If the Issue Persists

If these steps do not resolve the problem, you should document the issue for the IT Department:

• Take Screenshots: Capture the screen where the attachments are missing or where you encounter an error.

• File a Grievance: Use the e-Nivaran (Grievance) system on the portal. Navigate to the Grievances tab and select Submit Grievance. Attach your screenshots as proof so the technical team can investigate specific system errors.

• Contact CPC: Call the Income Tax Department’s Centralised Processing Centre (CPC) (available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.). When calling, have your PAN, the relevant Assessment Year, and a detailed descripttion of the error ready.

Summary: To resolve missing attachment issues, clear your browser cache, ensure files are in PDF/ZIP format under 5MB with no special characters in the filename, and consider starting a fresh draft. If the issue persists, document it with screenshots and submit a formal grievance via the e-Nivaran tab on the e-Filing portal.

ERROR in uploading TAX AUDIT Report on Income Tax Portal

This video provides a walkthrough of common errors encountered when uploading audit reports on the Income Tax portal and suggests potential technical workarounds.