Last 3 days, crores of people in queue … will the government extend the date?:

The month of September is about to end and crores of taxpayers and chartered accountants (CAS) have intensified like the last over of a T20 match. The needles of the clock are tickling and the last date for filing income tax return (ITR) is on the head.

Last date for filing ITR for cases audit this year 30 September Is. That is, there are only 3 days left for counting! But the situation is that the return of crores of people is yet to be filed.

Now there is only one question in everyone’s mind – “After all, how will these crores of returns be filed in such a short time?”

Why is there so much stir?

There are many big reasons behind this last time chaos:

1. Government portal condition: It is a bitter truth that the server of the Income Tax website often begins to behave like the British of the film ‘Lagaan’ in the last days! The website slows down, repeated logouts or does not move. In such a situation, it takes hours to fill each return.
2. Crores of ITRs are left: According to tax experts, still in large numbers, perhaps in crores, people are yet to file returns. When so many people come together on the same website, what will happen to us, we all know this.
3. Heavy pressure on CAS: The chartered accountants (CA) poor of our country are united day and night at this time. They are under heavy pressure to complete their hundreds of clients on time.

What if ITR is not filled on time?

Do not make the mistake of taking it lightly. If you are not able to file your returns on time, then you notice a ‘love’ notice from the Income Tax Department and together Heavy fined (Penalty) Can be found. This can become a bigger problem for businessmen.

Now the biggest question: Will the government extend the date?

This is the hope of crores of people. CA associations and tax professionals across the country are constantly writing letters to the Ministry of Finance and by pleading on social media, demanding to increase this deadline at least on October 15 or 31 October. Their argument is straightforward – when the system is not supporting, then how should we complete the work?

However, for the last few years the government has been very strict in this matter and does not easily extend the date.

So what should you do now?

1. Do not wait for the date to increase: Consider it a ‘bonus’. Assuming this, 30 September is the last day.
2. Try today and now: Do not wait for the last day at all. Try to file your return today.
3. Try late at night: Often the traffic on the website is less late at night and it works better.
4. Keep all the papers ready: Keep all your necessary documents ready in advance so that there is no delay at the time of filing.

Overall, this time is really like a race. Crores of people are running towards the same finishing line, and the way is a little jam. Hopefully, the government will understand the problems of the people, but till then we and you have to try our best.