The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced an extension for several tax-related deadlines, including Income Tax Returns, Tax Audit reports, and TDS statements. This move aims to provide relief to taxpayers facing difficulties due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The new dates vary for different compliances, with some extended to late July, September, October, and even December 2021.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended the due dates of Income Tax Return, Tax Audit, TDS Statement and Other Compliancesto provide relief to taxpayers in view of the COVID-19pandemic. Read the official announcement below:
Circular No. 9 of 2021
F.No.225/49/2021 -ITA-II
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Direct Taxes
New Delhi,
Dated 20th May, 2021
Subject: Extension of time limits of certain compliances to provide relief to t
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FAQ :
The due dates have been extended by the CBDT to provide relief to taxpayers in view of the severe COVID-19 pandemic.
The extended compliances include the Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT), Statement of Reportable Account, Statement of Deduction of Tax, Certificate of Tax Deducted at Source (Form No 16), TDS/TCS Book Adjustment Statement (Form No 24G), and various others, including Income Tax Returns and Audit Reports.
The due date for furnishing the Return of Income for Assessment Year 2021-22 has been extended to 30th September 2021 (for the original due date of 31st July 2021), 30th November 2021 (for the original due date of 31st October 2021), and 31st December 2021 (for the original due date of 30th November 2021).
The due date for furnishing the Report of Audit under any provision of the Act for the Previous Year 2020-21 has been extended to 31st October 2021, and for reports from an Accountant for international or specified domestic transactions, it's extended to 30th November 2021.
Yes, the extension for furnishing the Return of Income does not apply to Explanation 1 to section 234A of the Act if the tax amount exceeds one lakh rupees after certain deductions.