Income Tax returns filing deadline for individuals extended to December 31
The Hindu
Earlier, the deadline was extended to September 30, 2021. Usually, the last date is July 31.
The government on September 9 extended the deadline till December 31 for filing of Income Tax returns by individuals for the financial year 2021 due to the pandemic and technical glitches in the Income Tax portal. Earlier, the deadline was extended to September 30, 2021. Usually, the last date is July 31. “On consideration of difficulties reported by the taxpayers and other stakeholders in filing of Income Tax Returns and various reports of audit for the Assessment Year 2021-22 under the Income-tax Act, 1961, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to further extend the due dates for filing of the returns and various reports of audit for the Assessment Year 2021-22,” the Finance Ministry said.More Related News