COVID-19: Deadline to file Income Tax Returns for 2019-20 extended till November 30
- March 31, 2020, was the initial deadline to furnish ITRs
- It was extended to June 30 and subsequently to July 31 and September 30
- The decision was taken due to difficulties faced by taxpayers due to the COVID-19 pandemic
The last date to file Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for assessment year 2019-20 has been extended till November 30, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a statement on Wednesday.
The decision was taken after “consideration of genuine difficulties being faced by taxpayers due to the COVID-19 situation,” CBDT said in a tweet.
The order in this regard was issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) under section 119(2)(a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
The original deadline for furnishing ITRs was March 31, 2020, that was extended to June 30, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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The deadline was subsequently extended to July 31 and September 30, upon “consideration of genuine difficulties being faced by taxpayers due to the COVID-19 situation,” the CBDT said.
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