<h1>Record 7.24 Million Income Tax Returns Filed in Single Day on July 31, 2022, As Deadline Hits.</h1> A new record was set with over 7.24 million Income Tax Returns (ITRs) filed in a single day on July 31, 2022, marking the due date for salaried taxpayers and non-tax audit cases. By this date, approximately 58.3 million ITRs were filed for the assessment year 2022-23. The e-filing portal experienced peak filing rates, with significant numbers filed per second, minute, and hour. The government emphasized no extension of the due date, prompting a surge in filings. Over 47% of ITRs were filed online, with many taxpayers utilizing pre-filled data for ease. E-verification saw a high adoption rate, primarily through Aadhaar OTP.