There is an unprecedented surge in number of returns being e-filed during this year. 92.03 lakh returns have been e-filed up to 30th July, 2013 which is 46.8 % higher than the returns e-filed during the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.

Due to large number of taxpayers accessing e-filing website on due date of filing, some cases of taxpayers not being able to access the e-filing portal have been reported. These problems are primarily due to network constrains of the local internet service providers (ISPs).

However, as a measure of taxpayers convenience, it has been decided to extend the due date of filing of returns from 31st July, 2013 to 5th August, 2013.

Taxpayers are requested to avail of this extension of time and file their returns after paying due taxes.

DSM/RS/ka

(Release ID :97495)

Extension of filing deadline granted to facilitate e filing access; taxpayers urged to file returns after paying due tax. Due to a surge in electronic filing and access failures linked to local internet service provider constraints, the income tax return due date originally 31st July, 2013 has been extended to 5th August, 2013 as an administrative measure for taxpayer convenience; taxpayers are requested to file during the extension after paying any tax due.