ITR portal update: Now see when tax officers review your submissions
The Income Tax Department has introduced a new feature on its e-filing portal allowing taxpayers to see the exact date and time when an Assessing Officer (AO) or Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)] has viewed their submissions. Experts say this step could improve transparency, reduce disputes, and instil confidence in the faceless assessment system.
How does this update improve transparency?
Gaurav Jain, partner, direct tax, Forvis Mazars India, says, “Taxpayers can now track the exact date and time when their submissions are accessed by the officer concerned. This brings clarity and assurance that their responses are under consideration, eliminating earlier uncertainty.”
Key benefits of the update include:
Real-time visibility: Taxpayers know immediately when their submissions are opened.
Officer accountability: Every action is time-stamped, creating a digital audit trail for reference in case of delays or disputes.
Encouraging prompt processing: Officers are likely to act within statutory timelines as their actions are visible.
