IT Department: Around 6.17 crore ITRs & about 19 lakh major TARs filed on new e-Filing portal



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The Income Tax Department's new e-Filing portal has seen significant activity, with approximately 6.17 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) and around 19 lakh Tax Audit Reports (TARs) filed as of 6th February 2022. ITR-1 and ITR-4 were the most common types filed. The department is reminding taxpayers and Chartered Accountants to submit their filings promptly and has provided specific email addresses for assistance with any e-filing grievances.

Around 6.17 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) and about 19 lakh major Tax Audit Reports (TARs) filed on new e-Filing portal of Income Tax Department

Around 6.17 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) and about 19 lakh major Tax Audit Reports(TARs) have been filed on the new e-Filing portal of the Income Tax Department as on 6th February, 2022.

Out of 6.17 crore ITRs filed for AY 2021-22, 48% of these are ITR-1 (2.97 crore), 9% is ITR-2 (56 lakh), 13% is ITR-3 (81.6 lakh), 27% are ITR-4 (1.65 crore), ITR-5 (10.9 lakh), ITR-6 (4.84 lakh) and ITR-7 (1.32 lakh).

Over 1.73 lakh Form 3CA-3CD and 15.62 lakh Form 3CB-3CD have been filed in FY 21-22. More than 1.61 lakh other Tax Audit Reports (Form 10B, 29B, 29C, 3CEB, 10CCB, 10 BB) have been filed till 06.02.2022.

6.17 Crore ITRs Filed on New E-Filing Portal

The Department has been issuing reminders to taxpayers through emails, SMS and Twitter encouraging taxpayers and Chartered Accountants not to wait till the last minute and file their TARs/ITRs without further delay. Further, to assist the filers for resolution of any grievance related to e-filing, two new email ids- TAR.helpdesk@incometax.gov.in and ITR.helpdesk@incometax.gov.in have been provided. All taxpayers/tax professionals who are yet to file their Tax Audit Reports or Income Tax Returns for AY 2021-22 are requested to file their TARs/Returns immediately to avoid last minute rush.

FAQ :

As of 6th February 2022, approximately 6.17 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) have been filed on the new e-Filing portal.

Around 19 lakh major Tax Audit Reports (TARs) have been filed on the new e-Filing portal as of 6th February 2022.

ITR-1 was the most filed form, accounting for 48% of the total ITRs, followed by ITR-4 at 27%.

Over 1.73 lakh Form 3CA-3CD and 15.62 lakh Form 3CB-3CD have been filed, along with more than 1.61 lakh other TARs like Form 10B, 29B, and 3CEB.

Taxpayers can receive assistance for e-filing grievances by contacting the dedicated email addresses: TAR.helpdesk@incometax.gov.in and ITR.helpdesk@incometax.gov.in.

The department is encouraging taxpayers and Chartered Accountants to file their TARs and ITRs immediately to avoid the last-minute rush.




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