E-filing of returns rose 19% in FY19, says CBDT

The income tax department on Monday said the actual number of those filing electronic returns had gone up in fiscal year 2018-19, dismissing reports that the figure had declined. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in the 2017-18 fiscal year, out of 6.74 crore ITRs which were e-filed, 5.47 crore returns were filed for assessment year (AY) 2017-18.

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