– The deadline for filing income tax returns (ITR) for FY24 (AY25) is July 31
– Over 5 crore ITRs had been filed by July 26, exceeding last year’s numbers
– Taxpayers can obtain their acknowledgment number by downloading ITR-V from the e-filing portal
– There has been no official announcement regarding an extension of the deadline
– Taxpayers facing technical issues with the e-filing portal have voiced their frustrations on social media
– Around 6 crore ITRs were filed for FY23-24, with 70% under the new simplified tax regime
– Failing to file ITR by the deadline may lead to penalties
– The importance of accurate filing to avoid delays in refunds was emphasized
– The deadline for filing ITR is July 31 and has not been extended
– Taxpayers should have necessary documents ready for filing their ITR.