Extension of ITR Filing Deadline amid Glitches on Income Tax Portal

Extension of ITR Filing Deadline: Income Tax Return Filing Deadline for the F.Y 2023-24 is July 31st, 2024 for those cases where Audit is not required. Taxpayes and consultants are facing regular glitches on the Portal while Filing the ITRs. The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) needs to be extended due to persistent glitches in e-filing portal. Taxpayers have reported range of technical problems. This creates significant difficulties. Here are key issues encountered while filing the ITR’s:

1. Login Challenges

Taxpayers frequently experience intermittent difficulties logging into Income Tax portal. This issue prevents many from accessing their accounts. They are unable to file or review their returns.

2. Access to Essential Forms

Numerous users have been unable to access or download vital forms required for filing their returns. This problem further delays adding the taxpayers’ frustrations.

3. Pre-filled Data Discrepancies

A common complaint involves discrepancies in pre-filled data on forms. Inaccurate information in these forms necessitates manual corrections. This increases workload and risk of errors.

4. Limited Submission Options

Restricted options for submitting responses in Annual Information Statement and Tax Information Statement on portal have been reported. This limitation hampers ability provide necessary data accurately.

5. Password Reset Problems

Taxpayers have faced significant difficulties in resetting their passwords. Without access to their accounts. They are unable to proceed with their ITR filings.

6. Challan Generation Issues

Generating challans for payment of taxes has been another challenging task for users. The portal’s errors in this function. These errors prevent timely tax payments. This potentially leads to penalties.

7. Submission Errors

Error messages often pop up during submission of returns. These errors disrupt the filing process. They require additional effort to resolve. This further delays completion of returns.

8. Filing Difficulties

The process of filing returns itself has been fraught with difficulties. The glitches in system make it difficult.Users find it challenging to navigate and complete their returns efficiently.

9. E-Verification Problems

Once returns are filed e-verifying them has proven to be another problem. Technical issues in verification process leave taxpayers in state of uncertainty. Taxpayers are often left wondering about status of their submissions.

10. Multiple OTP Generation

Taxpayers reported generation of multiple One-Time Passwords (OTPs) during verification process. This redundancy. It adds to confusion and delays in verification and submission of returns

11. ITR Receipt Download Issues

Finally users have experienced problems downloading ITR receipts after successful filing. This issue leaves taxpayers without crucial confirmation of their submission. It causes further anxiety and potential administrative issues.

These continuous glitches have shown the necessity of extension of the ITR filing deadline. It provides some relief to taxpayers. However addressing these technical issues promptly is important to carry a smoother and more efficient filing process in the future.

So Considering the Regular issues which is been faced by those filing the ITR the Deadline of Filing the ITR should be Extended. There are only 13 Days Left for the Deadline and till now not much ITR’s has been filed. Government much announce the Extension of the deadline much before the last date and should not wait for the last minute to extend the Deadline.