The claim, shared by X user @poojaofficial5, has led to debate among taxpayers over the strict enforcement of late filing penalties. Woman’s Viral Post Claims First-Time Filer Faced INR 5,000 Late FeeJust a 2.5 hour delay and an ₹850 tax bill turned into ₹5,850. A guy was filing his mother's Income Tax Return (ITR) for the very first time. ITR Filing Last Date: July 31st Deadline Not for All Taxpayers – Who Can File Income Tax Returns by August 31. ITR Late Filing RulesUnder income tax regulations, taxpayers who miss the prescribed deadline may be required to pay a late filing fee, depending on factors such as the timing of filing and applicable provisions.