The I-T department said 3.92 crore ITRs were filed till August 24, 2019, compared to 3.97 crore filed till December 24, 2020. (Representational)As many as 3.97 crore taxpayers have already filed their income tax returns for assessment year (AY) 2020-21 (fiscal year 2019-20) till December 24, the Income Tax Department said on Friday. “Over 3.97 crore Income Tax Returns have already been filed till 24th of December, 2020. The due date has been extended from July 31 and October 31, 2020, respectively in view of the COVID pandemic. The I-T department said 3.92 crore ITRs were filed till August 24, 2019, compared to 3.97 crore filed till December 24, 2020.

Source: Indian Express December 26, 2020 00:22 UTC