The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for filing Form No. 56F for the Assessment Year 2024-25. This decision, made under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, grants relief to taxpayers experiencing difficulties in obtaining and submitting the required accountant's report. The new due date for filing this report, which is necessary for sections 10AA(8) and 10A(5), is now March 31, 2025.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Circular No. 02/2025, extending the due date for filing Form No. 56F under the Income-tax Act, 1961. This extension provides relief to taxpayers and stakeholders facing challenges in timely submission of the accountant's report required under Section 10AA(8) and Section 10A(5) of the Act.
Key Highlights of the Circular
Extended Due Date: The filing deadline for Form No. 56F for Assessment Year (AY) 2024-25 has been extended from the origi
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FAQ :
The due date for filing Form No. 56F for Assessment Year 2024-25 has been extended to March 31, 2025.
The extension has been granted due to reported difficulties faced by taxpayers and stakeholders in obtaining and filing the accountant's report within the original timeframe.
Form No. 56F is related to the accountant's report required under Section 10AA(8) and Section 10A(5) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
The extension was granted by the CBDT under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
The circular extending the due date was issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).