Will the Center extend the date of ITR filing? IT department shared important message

New Delhi: For taxpayers, the last date for filing Income Tax Return (ITR) is July 31, 2022. So, if you earn a taxable salary, you must file the tax return by the last date to ensure that you do not face any hassle. a punishment. For the past one or two months, the Income Tax Department has been continuously asking taxpayers to file ITR before the deadline of July 31, 2022.

The Income Tax Department is sharing information on the number of taxpayers who have already filed their ITR along with other information to encourage others who have not filed their returns to file their returns soon. You are encouraged to submit the documents as soon as possible. (Also Read: ITR Filing For Financial Year 2021-22: Filing ITR With Multiple Form 16? Here’s How To Do It)


In a recent tweet, the Income Tax Department said, “More than 4.09 crore ITRs were filed till July 28, 2022 and more than 36 lakh ITRs were filed on July 28, 2022 alone.” The department also noted that the due date for filing ITR for AY 2022-23 is July 31, 2022. (Also Read: ITR Filing For Financial Year 2021-22: Is ITR Filing, July 31 A Bank Holiday? Know What It Means)

“Please file your ITR now, if not filed yet. Avoid late fee,” the Income Tax Department said in its tweet. The department’s message appears to be a final reminder for taxpayers who have not yet filed their tax returns.

Meanwhile, if taxpayers fail to file their returns by the July 31 deadline, they will face a monetary policy slack. For taxpayers with an annual income of up to Rs 5 lakh, the late fee is Rs 1,000. If your annual income is more than Rs. 5 lakh, late fee Rs. 5,000 You can file ITR till December 31, 2022 to file your return.