ITR Filing 2024 Highlights: Is the ITR deadline extended to August 31? Income Tax dept clarifies

2 min read | Updated on July 26, 2024, 16:28 IST

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ITR Filing 2024: July is crucial for taxpayers as the deadline for filing an income tax return (ITR) for the financial year 2023-24 will lapse at the end of this month, July 31, 2024.

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ITR Filing 2024 Live Update at 12:15 pm: Is the ITR deadline extended to August 31?

The ITR filing deadline has not been extended till August 31, the I-T department clarified. "This is fake news news...Taxpayers are advised to follow updates from the official website of Income Tax India," it said. Read more.

ITR Filing 2024 Live Update at 11:18 am: What happens if you miss the July 31 deadline?

A late fee of up to ₹5,000 will be imposed if you file the income tax return (ITR) after July 31, 2024 deadline. Also, you may not be allowed to carry forward your losses to the next year. Read more.

ITR Filing 2024: July is crucial for taxpayers as the deadline for filing an income tax return (ITR) for the financial year 2023-24 will lapse at the end of this month, July 31, 2024.

Also Read: Step-by-step guide to calculate tax on your annual income

What is ITR?

An ITR is a declaration form that taxpayers submit to the Income Tax Department, mentioning all the income, expenses, and other required information for a specific fiscal year.

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