No Trace! Income Tax Traces Portal Down amidst Peak ITR Filing Season

The Income Tax TRACES portal has reportedly gone down amidst the peak ITR filing season, causing significant disruption. Taxpayers and practitioners are unable to download key tax forms, which are essential for filing returns. The outage is creating anxiety and stress for millions of taxpayers who are racing against the due date to file their returns. This incident highlights the challenges of managing large-scale digital platforms during peak periods and the need for a more robust and reliable system.