ITR Filing due date extension unlikely: Over 5 crore ITRs for AY 2023-24 filed till 27th July:

ITR Filing due date extension unlikely: Over 5 crore ITRs for AY 2023-24 filed till 27th July The Income Tax Department has shown its gratitude to the taxpayers and tax professionals to help it reach the milestone of 5 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs), 3 days early this year, compared to the preceding year! Over 5 crore ITRs for AY 2023-24 have already been filed as of July 27th this year, compared to July 30th last year. Around 4.46 crore ITRs have been e-verified out of the 5.03 crore ITRs filed till  July 27, 2023, i.e. more than 88% of ITRs filed have been e-verified! More than 2.69 crore ITRs have already been processed from the e-verified ITRs! The helpdesk of the IT Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist taxpayers with ITR filing, tax payment, and other associated services. The department is providing assistance via phone calls, live chats, Webex sessions, and social media. These support services will continue until July 31, 2023, including on Saturday and Sunday. The Department urged all those who haven't filed ITR for AY 2023-24, to file their ITR at the earliest to avoid last minute rush.