Can Taxpayers Now Track When an IT Officer Reviews Their Income Tax Submission?

Recently, the Income Tax Department has introduced a feature on the ITR portal that shows the exact date and time when an assessing officer or IT official views your tax notice or submission. How does this new transparency benefit taxpayers? Can this update help prevent delays and ensure faster resolution of faceless assessments and appeals? Share your thoughts on whether this makes the tax filing process more efficient and taxpayer-friendly.

Yes! The new ITR portal feature is a game-changer. Now you can actually see when an IT officer opens or reviews your submissionso no more guessing if they even looked at your documents. This is super helpful because:

  1. You know your tax notice or reply has been seen, so no more waiting in the dark.
  2. It helps prevent delays since you can track the progress.
  3. It adds transparency, which is always a win when dealing with faceless assessments.

Honestly, it feels like the Income Tax Department is finally making the process taxpayer-friendly and more efficient. Makes you feel a bit more in control of your tax filings, right?