Claim: The circular related to the extension of the last date for e-filing Income Tax Returns states that the deadline has been extended to 31 August 2024.
Fact-check: ITR e-filing deadline is 31 July 2024; Viral circular pertains to PRGI-registered publishers - FACTLY
Verdict: the income tax department has explicitly stated that the deadline for e-filing itr is 31 july 2024. the department has clarified that any news about an extension to 31 august 2024 is false. additionally, the viral circular pertains to publishers registered with prgi, it has nothing to do with the income tax returns. hence, the claim made in the post is false.
Organisation: FACTLY
Author: Chaitanya
Date published: 2024-07-30T08:38:13