Indian Income Tax Department confirms July 31 as e-filing ITR deadline while warning against tax refund scams.

The Indian Income Tax Department has clarified that the official deadline for e-filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) remains July 31, 2024, amidst misleading social media posts claiming an extension to August 31. As of July 22, over 4 crore ITRs have been filed, with daily filings surpassing 15 lakh on July 16. The department has also warned of new scams targeting taxpayers using the pretense of tax refunds to deceive individuals and access their bank accounts.

July 24, 2024
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