ITR Deadline Extension: Know What Income Tax Department has said?

The Income Tax Department has alerted the public about false news claiming that the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) has been extended to August 31. The department clarified that this news is fake. The real deadline for filing ITR for the financial year 2023-24 is July 31, 2024.

This fake news is being spread through a clipping of Sandesh’s news on social media The department urged taxpayers to rely on updates from the official Income Tax India website and social media channels for accurate information.

In addition, the department warned taxpayers about a scam. This scam is targeting those waiting for tax refunds. Scammers are pretending to offer tax refunds to steal money from people’s bank accounts. They are sending fraudulent SMS and emails.

As of July 22, 2024, over 4 crore ITRs have been filed. There has been seen 8% increase from the same period last year. On 16th July alone more than 15 lakh ITRs were filed. The numbers are expected to rise as the July 31 deadline approaches.

The milestones for filing ITRs have been reached earlier this year compared to last year. The 1 crore milestone was achieved on June 23, 2024. The 2 crore milestone was on July 7, 2024, and the 3 crore milestone on July 16, 2024. The 4 crore milestone was achieved on July 24 last year.

For any technical issues related to filing, taxpayers can contact toll-free helpdesk numbers 1800 103 0025 or 1800 419 0025 or email [email protected]