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Govt flags backlog of 24.6 lakh ITRs pending beyond 90 days

The government has flagged a backlog of 24.6 lakh unprocessed income tax returns that are pending beyond 90 days. This is out of nearly 8.80 crore returns filed for Assessment Year 2025-26 by February 4, 2026. The NUDGE campaign has led to 1.11 crore updated returns and Rs 6,976.50 crore in additional taxes paid, with a total revenue impact of Rs 8,810.59 crore. This information is relevant for competitive exams as it highlights the government's efforts to address the tax return processing backlog and the impact of the NUDGE campaign.