The last date to file income tax return for AY 2023-24 (FY 2022-23) was July 31, 2023. Despite asking for extension, the government has not extended the deadline for ITR filing. This is the second time that the government has not extended the deadline. Last year also the due date to file ITR was not extended.
However, if one missed July 31 deadline they can file a belated ITR till December 31, 2023. Note that Individuals have to pay a penalty of up to Rs 5,000 under Section 234F of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
ITR filing deadline: The income tax return filing deadline is July 31, 2023. Many taxpayers and CA associations are requesting for an extension of the ITR filing deadline in certain states as a result of floods in certain areas disrupting the lives if individuals.
ITR filing last date 2023: Thanking income tax return filers as ITR filing has been at a much faster pace than last year, the Revenue Secretary advised them not to wait to the last moment and also not to hope for any extensions. “I would advise them to file their tax return at the earliest," he said., Personal Finance News, Times Now
Which ITR form is applicable for FY 2022-23? Different forms are applicable to individual taxpayers based on the type of income and residential status.