IT department directs Infosys to fix glitches in new e-filing portal



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The Income Tax department has instructed Infosys to fix ongoing technical issues with the new e-filing portal. A specific problem with the search functionality has been identified and is being addressed with priority. While users have reported difficulties accessing tax records and speculated about security breaches, the finance ministry has confirmed that no taxpayer data has been compromised. This latest directive comes after persistent glitches since the portal's launch in June 2021, despite previous meetings between ministry and Infosys officials.

Income Tax department on Tuesday directed Infosys to address fresh technical glitches on the tax departments e-filing portal. Issue relating to the search functionality of the e-filing website has come to our notice. The Income Tax Department is seized of the matter. @Infosys has been directed to look into it @Infosys has confirmed that they are resolving the issue on priority. @SalilParekh, the department tweeted. No taxpayer data has been breached, a finance ministry spokesperson sa
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FAQ :

The Income Tax department has directed Infosys to address fresh technical glitches on the new e-filing portal.

A specific issue relating to the search functionality of the e-filing website has come to the department's notice.

No, a finance ministry spokesperson has confirmed that no taxpayer data has been breached.

The new e-filing portal was launched in June 2021.

Yes, taxpayers and consultants have been complaining about technical problems and glitches since the portal was launched in June 2021.

Infosys was given the contract to develop the new portal in 2019.




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