INCOME TAX RETURN DATE EXTENDED TO 4TH AUGUST 2010

The CBDT has decided to extend the due date of filing of Income Tax returns from 31st July 2010 to 4th August 2010.

All paper returns or e-returns filed on or before 4th August, 2010 would be considered as filed within the due date.

Press Release

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to extend the due date of filing of income tax returns to 4th August 2010 for taxpayers for whom the due date ends today, which is 31st July 2010. All paper returns or e-returns filed on or before 4th August 2010 will be considered as filed within the due date.The decision was taken in view of some technical snags in the e-filing computer system, and inclement weather at various locations, due to which taxpayers have reported difficulties in filing or uploading income tax returns.