Income Tax News: The Income Tax Department has issued a clarification regarding false information circulating on social media about an extension of the deadline for e-filing Income Tax Returns (ITR). The misleading information, reportedly from a clipping of @sandeshnews, falsely claims that the deadline for filing ITRs has been extended to August 31, 2024. The department has categorically stated that this is fake news.
The official statement from the Income Tax Department reads: “It has come to our knowledge that a clipping of @sandeshnews is circulating on social media regarding the extension of the date for e-filing of ITR. This is FAKE news. Taxpayers are advised to follow updates from the official website/portal of @IncomeTaxIndia.”
Fake News Claims:
The circulating fake news states that the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for filing ITRs by one month, now allowing taxpayers to file until August 31, 2024. It also falsely claims that the extension was granted due to repeated server issues on the IT portal, which allegedly prevented many taxpayers from filing their returns by the original deadline of July 31, 2024.
- Translation of the Fake News Claim:
“Now, IT returns can be filed until August 31, with the deadline extended by one month. CBDT has extended the deadline, allowing tax consultants to file returns. Due to repeated server issues on the IT portal, taxpayers were unable to file their returns by the original deadline of July 31. As a result, the deadline has been extended by one month to August 31.”
Official Deadline Remains July 31, 2024
The Income Tax Department has emphasized that the official deadline for e-filing ITRs remains July 31, 2024. Taxpayers are strongly advised to disregard any unofficial sources of information and refer only to the official website or portal of the Income Tax Department for accurate updates and announcements.
Importance of Following Official Channels
The department’s advisory highlights the importance of relying on credible and official sources for information, especially concerning critical deadlines and procedures. Taxpayers should verify any news from the official Income Tax Department portal to avoid any confusion or misinformation.
For the latest updates and accurate information, taxpayers are encouraged to visit the official website of the Income Tax Department at IncomeTaxIndia or follow their official social media handles.
The Income Tax Department has debunked the fake news about the extension of the ITR e-filing deadline and confirmed that the deadline remains July 31, 2024. Taxpayers are advised to stay informed through official channels to avoid any misinformation.
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