Government extends various Deadlines under the Income Tax Act due to the pandemic



Quick Summary
The government has extended several deadlines under the Income Tax Act and the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. These extensions are in response to requests from taxpayers and consultants facing hardships. The new deadline for these various tax-related actions is now 30th June 2021.

In view of the severe Covid-19 pandemic raging unabated across the country affecting the lives of our people, and in view of requests received from taxpayers, tax consultants other stakeholders that various time barring dates, which were earlier extended to 30th April, 2021 by various notifications, as well as under the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020, may be further extended, the Government has extended certain timelines today. In the light of several representations received(supra) a
Daily Limit Reached

You have reached your daily limit of 2 Free News

Subscribe to CCI PRO for unlimited access

Why Upgrade to CCI PRO?
  • No Ads
  • WhatsApp Community
  • Daily E-Newsletter
  • Unlimited News Access
  • Profile Visitors
  • Link Social Profiles
  • Featured Job Posts
  • Pro Badge
  • Expert GST Guidance
  • Unlimited Forum Replies
  • Download Content in PDF
1 Year PLAN
1999
(Excl. of GST ₹359)

BEST VALUE
2 Years PLAN
3499
(Excl. of GST ₹629)

3 Months PLAN
999
(Excl. of GST ₹179)

View all CCI PRO benefits

Already a PRO member? Login here for an ad-free experience.

FAQ :

The deadlines have been extended due to the severe Covid-19 pandemic affecting the country and in response to requests from taxpayers and consultants highlighting the hardships they are facing.

The new deadline for the extended timelines is 30th June 2021.

The extended deadlines include: passing orders for assessment or reassessment under sections 153 or 153B of the Income-tax Act, passing orders consequent to DRP directions under section 144C(13), issuing notices for reopening assessments under section 148, and sending intimations for processing Equalisation Levy under section 168(1) of the Finance Act 2016.

Yes, the time for payment of the amount payable under the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020, without an additional amount, has also been extended to 30th June 2021.

The deadlines were previously extended to 30th April 2021.




News posted by

Finance news reporter covering taxation, GST, income tax, business compliance, and economy updates. I simplify complex financial topics into easy-to-understand articles for professionals, taxpayers, and business owners on leading finance and tax platforms.

Comments :


More »


Popular News





CCI Pro



Company
09 September 2026
Chartered Accountant

Aviv Global Private Limited

Ahmedabad

CA

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 04 September 2026
Accounts Executive

Hema Yashwanth & Associates

Chennai

B.Com

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 18 September 2026
Industrial Trainee

Twenty Point Nine Five Ventures Private Limited

Noida

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 01 September 2026
Articles

Saini Pati Shah & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants

Mumbai

CA Foundation

View Details
Company
09 September 2026
Semi Qualified CA / CA Inter - 2 Groups Cleared

Getmyca Consultant Pvt Ltd

New Delhi

CA Inter

View Details
Company
17 September 2026
Chartered Accountant

Dass Gupta & Associates

Gurgaon

CA

View Details
Company
08 September 2026
Audit Executive

Thammana & Associates

Srikakulam

B.Com

View Details
Company
Featured 21 September 2026
Consultant - Reporting

Finrep Advisors LLP

Mumbai

CA

View Details