Over 6 Crore Income Tax Returns Filed So Far, Says IT Department

New Delhi, Sept 13: The Income Tax Department (ITD) has reported that more than 6 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) have been filed so far in the current assessment cycle, underscoring continued uptake of the electronic filing system and compliance by taxpayers across the country.

e-Filing Uptick and Verification

Officials said the majority of returns have been submitted electronically via the government’s e-filing portal, which continues to handle a high volume of traffic during the peak filing window. The department reiterated guidance for taxpayers to complete e-verification promptly to avoid delays in processing. E-verification methods include Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or sending a signed ITR-V to the Centralized Processing Centre (CPC) within stipulated timelines.

Processing & Refunds

With over 6 crore returns lodged, the ITD stated that processing is underway and that refunds where applicable are being issued after automated scrutiny and necessary checks. Taxpayers are advised to regularly check the refund status on the e-filing portal and ensure their bank account details are updated to avoid refund delays.

Common Filing Issues

The department reminded taxpayers of common pitfalls that can slow processing — incorrect PAN-Aadhaar linking, mismatched TDS/TCS entries, and incomplete e-verification. The ITD urged taxpayers to reconcile Form 26AS, Form 16 and other income documents before submitting returns to reduce the chance of processing exceptions.

Support & Grievance Redressal

To assist filers, the Income Tax Department continues to provide customer support via its helpline, chat services on the portal, and grievance redressal mechanisms. Taxpayers facing technical difficulties or discrepancies in tax credit statements can raise complaints through the e-filing portal or contact their jurisdictional assessing officer.

Looking Ahead

Officials noted that as the deadline approaches for certain categories of filers, submission volumes may further rise. The department has urged taxpayers to file early, complete e-verification and respond promptly to any communications from the tax authorities to ensure smooth processing of returns and refunds.

Source: Daily Excelsior (Read Original)

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