Categories: Income tax Return

High volume of ITR Filings on the deadline day FY 2023-24

High volume of Income Tax Return  filings on the deadline day FY 2023-24

High volume of Income Tax Return  filings on the deadline day indicates a significant rush among taxpayers to comply with the tax regulations before the due date. Over 7 crore ITRs filed this year demonstrates a broad base of compliance and awareness among taxpayers.

Last-day surge of over 50 lakh filings by 7 pm highlights the urgency and the habit of last-minute submissions. This pattern emphasizes the importance of robust IT infrastructure to handle such a high volume of filings smoothly.

The record-breaking filing of 69.93 lakh Income Tax Return on the last day of the deadline for salaried taxpayers and non-tax audit cases underscores the significant engagement of taxpayers in fulfilling their tax obligations. The inclusion of over 58.57 lakh first-time filers indicates a successful broadening of the tax base, reflecting increased taxpayer awareness and participation.

Distribution of Income Tax Return filings for the AY 2024-25

The data you provided indicates a diverse distribution of Income Tax Return filings for the AY 2024-25. Here’s a breakdown:

  1. ITR-1: 45.77%
  2. ITR-2: 14.93%
  3. ITR-3: 12.50%
  4. ITR-4: 25.77%
  5. ITR-5 to ITR-7: 1.03%

Additionally, 43.82% of these returns were Income Tax Return filed using the online utility on the e-filing portal, which managed to efficiently handle substantial traffic, recording 3.2 crore successful logins on July 31 alone

This surge in filings can be attributed to several factors:

The PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry Expert has expressed concerns regarding implementation of new tax system following the budget 2023. They noted that 70% of the 7 crore returns filed for PY year were under new income tax regime. The main objective of this said change is to simplify tax processes & reduce compliance burden on taxpayers. This surge in filings can be attributed to several factors:

  • Increased awareness and education about tax compliance.
  • Efforts by the tax department to simplify the filing process.
  • Enhanced digital infrastructure and support systems.
  • Proactive measures taken by the government to encourage more individuals to file their returns.

This trend is a positive indicator of the expanding tax net and improved compliance among taxpayers, which is crucial for the nation’s economic growth and resource mobilization.

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