Due Date to File Income Tax return Ay 2015-16 extended to 31.08.2015 CBDT order

CBDT in his press release mentioned that as the software for ITR forms is under preparation, they are likely to be available soon. Accordingly, the time limit for filing these returns is proposed to be extended up to 31st August, 2015 (31.08.2015). 

CBDT mentioned that a separate notification will be issued in this regard.

Now CBDT has released this ORDER [F.NO.225/154/2015/ITA.II], DATED 10-6-2015  regarding extension of due date of filing Income Tax return for assessment year 2015-16.

Order copy is given below.

F.No.225/154/2015/ITA.II 

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Revenue

Central Board of Direct Taxes

North Block, ITA.II Division

New Delhi, the 10th June, 2015.

 Order under section 119 of the Income-tax Act 1961

Subject:- Extension of due date of filing return of income for Assessment Year 2015-16 – regarding.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes, in exercise of powers conferred under section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, hereby extends the ‘due-date’ for filing returns of Income, in terms of clause (c) of Explanation 2 to sub-section (1) of section 139 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, for Assessment Year 2015-16 from 31st July, 2015 to 31st August, 2015 in respect of income tax assessees concerned.

(Richa Rastogi)

Under secretary to the Government of India

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CBDT extends Due Date for filing of return of Income to 30.11.2014

Due Date for filing of return of Income for Assessment Year 2014-15 Extended from 30th September, 2014 to 30th November, 2014 in Specified Cases 

F.No.153/53/2014-TPL (Pt.I) 
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES) North Block, TPL Division, New Delhi 

Dated: September 26, 2014 

PRESS RELEASE 

Subject: Extension of due date for filing of Return of Income from 30th Sept, 2014 to 30 th Nov, 2014 in specified cases, regarding. 

As per the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (‘the Act’), for an assessee, who is required to obtain Tax Audit Report (TAR) under section 44AB of the Act, the due date for furnishing his return of income is 30 th September of the Assessment Year. 

2. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (‘the Board’) vide order dated 20th August, 2014 extended the due date for obtaining and furnishing of Tax Audit Report under section 44AB of the Act for Assessment Year 2014-15 from 30 th September, 2014 to 30 th November, 2014. Subsequently, a number of representations were received in the Board requesting for extension of the due date for furnishing of return of income also. Writ petitions were also filed in various High Courts for directing the Board to extend the due date for furnishing of return of income from 30 th September, 2014 to 30 th November, 2014 in conformity with the extension of the due date for filing of Tax Audit Report.  

3. The Gujarat High Court vide judgement dated 22.09.2014 (2014-TIOL-1681-HC-AHM-IT) directed the Board to extend the due date for furnishing the return of income to 30 th November, 2014, except for the purposes of charging of interest under section 234A of the Act for late filing of return of income. Other High Courts also directed the Board to look into the practical difficulties of the petitioners and take a just and proper decision in this matter. 

4. In compliance to the judgments of various High Courts and after considering the representations received for extension of the due date, the Board, in exercise of its power conferred by section 119 of the Act, has extended the ‘due-date’ for furnishing return of income from 30th September, 2014 to 30th November, 2014 for the Assessment Year 2014-15 for all purposes of the Act in the case of an assessee, who is required to file his return of income by 30th September, 2014, and is also required to get his accounts audited under section 44AB of the Act or is a working partner of a firm whose accounts are required to be audited under section 44AB of the Act. 

5. There shall be no extension of the “due date” for the purposes of charging of interest under section 234A of the Act for late filing of return of income and the assessees shall remain liable for payment of interest as per the provisions of section 234A of the Act. 

6. For removal of doubt, it is clarified that for an assessee (other than working partner of a firm which is required to obtain and furnish Tax Audit Report), who is required to file its return of income by 30 th September, 2014 but not required to obtain and furnish Tax Audit Report under section 44AB, the due date for furnishing of return of income for assessment year 2014-15 remains as 30 th September, 2014. 

(Rekha Shukla) 
Commissioner of Income Tax 
(Media & Technical Policy) Official Spokesperson, 
CBDT 

To Download Official Notification Click Here

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Special counters to file tax returns in Delhi

Special counters for filing of tax returns will be set up in the national capital.

The counters would become operational from July 25 till July 31 and will remain open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. officials said.

July 31 is the deadline for filing of I—T returns by salaried and individual taxpayers.

The counters will be established in the Income Tax department premises at Civic Centre complex, close to Connaught Place.

The department has centralised all its offices under one roof in this new centre recently.

Tax Return Prepares (TRPs) will be there to help people file their tax returns and special desks for senior citizens would be set up at the centres, a senior official said.

The Hindu

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Due date of Filing Income tax Return Extended for A.y 2012-12

On consideration of the reports of disturbance of general life caused due to failure of power and further in consideration of the fact that the e-filing of returns for a specified category of individuals and HUF has been made mandatory, the Central Board of Direct Taxes, in exercise of powers conferred under section 119 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, hereby extends the 'due date' of filing of returns of income for the Assessment Year 2012-13 to 31st August 2012 in respect of assessees who are liable to file such returns by 31st July 2012 as per provisions of section 139 of Income Tax Act, 1961.


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Due Date Reminder

Guys this is amazing Due Date Reminder having following features:

1. If event had already occured. when event had been occured it will give messsage automatically
2. If it is event date than it will turn in to Red colour
3. If there is only 15 days remaining to date it will change its colour

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