– Social media posts claim that the deadline for e-filing Income Tax Returns has been extended to 31 August 2024
– The Income Tax Department has confirmed that the deadline remains 31 July 2024 and any news of an extension is false
– The viral circular mentioned in the posts is related to publishers registered with the Press Registrar General of India, not Income Tax Returns
– The circular is actually about an extension for filing annual statements for publishers, not for tax returns
– The claim of the deadline extension for tax returns is false, and taxpayers should refer to official sources for accurate information.