CPC commences issue of refunds for AY 2010-11 returns.

Centralized Processing Center (CPC), Bangalore has begun processing of returns for AY 2010-11. As on 31/1/2011 it has processed over 31.3 lakh e-filed returns of AY 2010-11 in ITRs 1, 2, 3, 4 and issued refunds in over 8.3 lakh cases. The processing of ITR 5 and 6 has just been commenced.

Source: incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in

IT Dept releasing 3 new services on the e-filing portal

Income Tax Department is releasing 3 new services on it's e-filing portal. These services are being made available from the 'Services' menu on the Menu Bar on top. The said three services are available without requiring any login procedure also. The said three services are:

Bangalore Income Tax department, Central Processing Center (CPC) Helpline Number

To assist taxpayers, a limited call center service with two agents has been established at ITD-CPC, Bangalore. Taxpayer queries on status of ITR-V receipt at CPC, Bangalore will be answered on 080-43456700 between 9:30 AM to 6 PM. The service will be available in English, Hindi and Kannada.