India, July 28 -- With the July 31 deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) fast approaching, many taxpayers are wondering whether the government will extend the due date because of reported technical issues on the income tax portal. While some tax experts believe an extension is unlikely, others say a short extension may be considered if portal glitches continue.

Will The ITR Filing Deadline Be Extended?

There is currently no official announcement from the Income Tax Department about extending the July 31 deadline. Several tax experts believe an extension is unlikely because the government has stated that the e-filing portal is functioning smoothly and most earlier technical issues have been resolved. However, some experts believe ...