– The last date to file income tax return (ITR) remains July 31, 2024, and has not been extended to August 31 as some misinformation on social media suggested.
– Taxpayers faced technical issues on the e-filing portal on the last day of ITR filing season.
– Over 6.58 crore taxpayers have filed their ITR so far on July 31, with 5.53 crore ITRs verified and 2.56 crore returns processed.
– Taxpayers can check their ITR refund status online by logging into the official income tax e-filing portal and providing essential details such as PAN, password, and acknowledgment number.
– The RBI has proposed new authentication measures for digital transactions to enhance security and prevent fraud.