New Delhi: The Income Tax Department has announced that the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the financial year 2024–25 will conclude tomorrow. So far, over 6 crore taxpayers have completed the filing process.
The department stated that a 24/7 helpdesk has been set up to address queries from taxpayers and tax professionals. It further revealed that 5.51 crore returns have been e-verified, of which scrutiny has been completed for about 3.78 crore.
Officials urged individuals earning more than Rs 3 lakh annually to file their returns without delay and to carefully choose between the old and new tax regimes. The department also warned that fraudulent claims or seeking refunds through false information could result in notices and hefty penalties.