New Delhi, Aug 30 (KNN) The last date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Financial Year 2018-19 is still August 31 as the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) today clarified that the date has not been further extended.

As informed earlier, August 31, 2019, will be the last date to file ITR.

It has come to the notice of CBDT that an order is being circulated on social media pertaining to extension of due date for filing of I-T Returns, @IncomeTaxIndia, the official handle of Income Tax department tweeted.

"It is categorically stated that the said order is not genuine. Taxpayers are advised to file Returns within extended due date of 31.08.2019," the handle tweeted.

The penalty for ITRs furnished on or before December 31 is Rs 5,000, and after that it is Rs 10,000.

Earlier, the deadline for filing ITR was July 31 which was extended till August 31, 2019. (KNN Bureau)