Income Tax Deadline
COVID-19: Ministry of Finance extends deadline to file income tax returns till Jan 10
New Delhi: The Indian government on Wednesday announced it has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax by 10 more days till Jan 10.
The Ministry of Finance stated COVID-19 pandemic as the reason behind extending the deadline.
The Ministry of Finance tweeted: " In view of the continued challenges faced by taxpayers in meeting statutory compliances due to outbreak of COVID-19, the Govt further extends the dates for various compliances."
In view of the continued challenges faced by taxpayers in meeting statutory compliances due to outbreak of COVID-19, the Govt further extends the dates for various compliances. Press release on extension of time limits issued today: pic.twitter.com/lMew09HXMq
— Income Tax India (@IncomeTaxIndia) December 30, 2020
This is the third extension of the date this year.
Importantly, this extension is for those taxpayers who do not need an audit.
Separate extension dates have been announced for other categories of taxpayers.
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