Over 6.2 crore ITRs, 21 lakh TARs filed on new e-filing portal



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As of 10th February 2022, the new e-Filing portal has seen a significant number of filings, with over 6.2 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) and approximately 21 lakh Tax Audit Reports (TARs) submitted. ITR-1 forms represent the largest share of ITRs filed, accounting for 48% of the total. The Income Tax Department is urging taxpayers and Chartered Accountants to file their returns promptly, providing dedicated email addresses for assistance.

More than 6.2 crore Income Tax Returns(ITRs) and about 21 lakh major Tax Audit Reports(TARs) filed on the new e-Filing portal of the Income Tax Department

More than 6.2 crore Income Tax Returns(ITRs) and about 21 lakh major Tax Audit Reports (TARs) have been filed on the new e-Filing portal of the Income Tax Department as on 10th February 2022.

Out of 6.2 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 (83 lakh), 27% are ITR-4 (1.66 crore), ITR-5 (11.3 lakh), ITR-6 (5.2 lakh) and ITR-7 (1.41 lakh).

Over 6.2 Crore ITRs Filed on New E-Filing Portal

Over 1.91 lakh Form 3CA-3CD and 17.26 lakh Form 3CB-3CD have been filed in FY 21-22. More than 1.84 lakh other Tax Audit Reports (Form 10B, 29B, 29C, 3CEB, 10CCB, 10 BB) have been filed till 10.02.2022.

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 :

More than 6.2 crore Income Tax Returns have been filed on the new e-Filing portal as of 10th February 2022.

ITR-1 is the most common type, making up 48% of the 6.2 crore ITRs filed, which equates to 2.97 crore returns.

Approximately 21 lakh major Tax Audit Reports (TARs) have been filed on the new e-Filing portal.

The Department is sending reminders via email, SMS, and Twitter, encouraging taxpayers and Chartered Accountants to file their TARs/ITRs without delay.

Two new email addresses have been provided for assistance: TAR.helpdesk@incometax.gov.in and ITR.helpdesk@incometax.gov.in.




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