I-T dept told to get ready for July-end returns rush 

The central board of direct taxes has asked the income-tax department to make special arrangements in major tax collecting centres from July 28 to 31,the last four days for accepting income-tax returns. The board has also urged taxpayers to use the e-filing facility of the department to get faster and error-free services. It is easy, secure and can be availed of from anywhere anytime, a release said. The government has further clarified that the receipt number on TDS certificates will not be required for the income-tax returns to be filed this year (assessment year 2010-11 ),but only from next year. Tax deductors are, however, requested to quote the receipt number for all the tax deducted in this financial year, said the release.

Economic Times, New Delhi, 04-06-2010