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The Income Tax Department of India reported that over 5.9 crore income tax returns were filed for the assessment year 2026-27 by the July 31 deadline, highlighting the country's tax administration efficiency and the increasing number of taxpayers complying with the deadline, with the department stating that this indicates a significant improvement in the tax filing process
The Income Tax Department of India has announced that *over 5.9 crore income tax returns* were filed for the assessment year 2026-27 by the July 31 deadline.
Some key points to note include:
- The number of tax returns filed indicates a significant improvement in the tax filing process
- The deadline for filing income tax returns was July 31, and the department has confirmed that *over 5.9 crore* returns were filed by this date,
The increase in the number of tax returns filed is a positive sign for India's tax administration, and the department is expected to continue to improve its processes to make tax filing easier and more efficient for taxpayers
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