The government has extended the deadline to file income tax return for FY'21 for individuals by two months to September 30, 2021 from the previous deadline of July 31, 2021.The Central Board of Direct Taxes also extended the tax return filing deadline for companies by a month till November 30.
The extension of time limits for certain tax compliances is being given to provide relief to taxpayers in view of the severe pandemic stated the CBDT in a statement.
The due date for filing TDS returns and statement of financial transactions, which is due by May 31, has been extended by one month to June 30, whereas corresponding due dates for issuance of TDS certificates is also extended by one month to July 15.