The new e-filing website of the Income Tax Department was launched on Monday with a host of new features for taxpayers. The new URL http://incometax.gov.in replaced the long-existing http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in, and it went live at 8:45 pm, the tax department said in a tweet. While some users complained on social media that certain features were taking longer than usual to load in the new portal, others praised the new facilities.

Users and taxpayers will be able to use all the features smoothly very soon, a senior department officer said. "We proudly present to our valued taxpayers, the new e-filing portal. Designed with your convenience in mind, the portal offers features to make your e-filing experience smoother, simpler & smarter. You Come First, Always," the department said in a message posted on Twitter. It also thanked users for "being patient with us during our transition to the new e-filing portal".