ITR filings jump 7.5% to 7.28 cr; 72% embrace new tax regime
Over 5.27 crore were filed under the new tax regime, while 2.01 crore ITRs were filed under the old tax regime
Over 5.27 crore were filed under the new tax regime, while 2.01 crore ITRs were filed under the old tax regime
With no extension in sight, both taxpayers and chartered accountants struggle with portal glitches
Taxpayers reported problems such as system glitches, slow response times, and data discrepancies
The average income is expected to touch ₹50 lakh in 2047, says SBI Research
ITR forms have been notified in advance in order to enable filing of returns from the beginning of the ensuing assessment year.
FinMin says July 31, 2022, marked the highest filing of ITRs in one day at 72.42 lakh, while throughout the month, 5.13 crore returns were filed.
The proposed draft ITR takes a relook at the return filing system in tandem with international best practices, says CBDT.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) had earlier extended the last date for filing ITRs for the assessment year 2021-22 till December 31.