E-filing of tax returns saw 19% growth in AY19, says Finance Ministry

The finance ministry on Monday said there was growth of 19 per cent in income-tax returns (ITRs) electronically filed for the assessment year 2018-19 (AY19), compared to those in 2017-18 (AY18). 

The ministry said a total of 66.8 million returns were e-filed in FY19, which included 64.9 million for AY19.

On the other hand, a total 67.4 million returns were e-filed in 2017-18 (FY18), which included 54.7 million for AY18. 

The statement came amid some reports that the number of returns e-filed in FY19 saw a decrease on yearly basis.  

According to the data released by the ministry, fewer returns