ITR Filing last date: Only seven days are left to file Income Tax Return (ITR). This deadline is not going to be extended beyond 31 July 2024. In such a situation, it becomes important that taxpayers file their income tax returns in time because the problem increases due to the increase in load on the official side of Income Tax at the last moment.
ITR Filing last date: Only seven days are left to file Income Tax Return (ITR). This deadline is not going to be extended beyond 31 July 2024. In such a situation, it becomes important that taxpayers file their income tax returns in time because the problem increases due to the increase in load on the official side of Income Tax at the last moment. Experts also say that taxpayers should avoid filing returns at the last moment. The possibility of mistake increases in filing returns at the last moment.
The deadline of 31 July is not going to be extended
Let the taxpayers know that the deadline for filing ITR is not going to be extended. In such a situation, it is important for the taxpayers to file the return within seven days by 31 July. If ITR is not filed by 31 July, then penalty and interest on tax will have to be paid on filing the return later.
How to register on the e-filing site
Registration on the e-filing website of the Income Tax Department is necessary to file the return. Only after this you will be able to log in to this site. If you are going to file the return for the first time, then you will first have to go to https://www.incometax.gov.in/ for registration. Here you have to click on ‘Register’. Then you have to enter your PAN in ‘Register as a Taxpayer’. After that click on Validate.
How to file income tax return
After logging in to the e-filing site, you will first have to select either online or offline. Then you will have to tell your filing status. Then you will have to choose the right ITR form for yourself. Then you will have to check the pre-filled details in your ITR form. You will have to pay special attention to tax calculation. If you are employed, then you can use the data of Form-16. Other people can check the data of TDS etc. in Form 26AS and Annual Information Statement. After entering all the information, you will have to verify your ITR details.
