Due date extended to file ITRs for AY20 to 30th November

New Delhi, Oct 1 (KNN) Taking in the view, the difficulties being faced by tax payers caused by COVID-19, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date for filing of income tax returns (ITRs) for assessment year (AY) 2019-20 from September 30 to November 30.

The Income Tax Department on Wednesday announced the extension of dead line to file belated income tax return.

“On consideration of genuine difficulties being faced by tax payers due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the Central board of direct tax (CBDT), further extends the date for the furnishing of belated and revised returns for the assessment year 2019-20 from 30th September, 2020 to 30th November, 2020.” CBDT stated in a notification on September 30.

Earlier, the Govt had extended the due date from March 31, 2020 to June 30, 2020, and again to July 31. The deadline was extended again for filing of original and revised ITRs till September 30.

Now, the CBDT has extended the last date for filing of belated and revised ITRs for Assessment Year 2019-20 from 30th September 2020 to 30th November 2020.