<h1>Income Tax e-Filing Sees 4.8% Increase with Over 34.84 Lakh Audit Reports Filed by October 2024.</h1> More than 34.84 lakh audit reports, including approximately 34.09 lakh Tax Audit Reports (TARs), were filed for the assessment year 2024-25 on the Income Tax Department's e-filing portal by October 7, 2024. This represents a 4.8% increase compared to the previous year. To facilitate timely compliance, the department conducted extensive outreach through emails, SMSs, webinars, social media, and the Income Tax portal, offering guidance and support. The e-filing Helpdesk addressed around 1.23 lakh queries via calls, chats, and online sessions, assisting taxpayers and professionals in resolving issues and ensuring smooth submission of audit forms.