Extension of time lines for filing of Income-tax returns and various reports of audit for the Assessment Year 2021-22

Last updated: 13 September 2021

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The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadlines for filing Income Tax Returns and various audit reports for Assessment Year 2021-22. This extension is in response to difficulties faced by taxpayers. Key new dates include 31st December 2021 for the main Income Tax Return, 15th January 2022 for Audit Reports, and 31st January 2022 for reports from accountants on international transactions. Belated or revised returns can now be filed until 31st March 2022.

Circular No. 17/2021 F. No. 225/49/2021/ITA-II Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Direct Taxes New Delhi. Dated 09thSeptember, 2021 Subject: Extension of time lines for filing of Income-tax returns and variousreports of audit for the Assessment Year 2021-22 reg. On consideration of difficulties reported by the taxpayers and other stakeholders in electronic filing of Income-tax returns and various reports of audit under the provisions of

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FAQ :

The due date for furnishing the Return of Income for Assessment Year 2021-22 has been further extended to 31st December 2021, 15th February 2022, and 28th February 2022, depending on the original due date.

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 15th January 2022.

The due date for furnishing a Report from an Accountant by persons entering into international or specified domestic transactions under section 92E for the Previous Year 2020-21 is now 31st January 2022.

The due date for furnishing belated or revised Return of Income for Assessment Year 2021-22 has been extended to 31st March 2022.

Yes, the extension of dates does not apply to Explanation 1 to section 234A of the Act in cases where the tax amount on total income exceeds one lakh rupees, after certain deductions.

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Notification No : Circular No. 17/2021
Published in Income Tax
Source : https://incometaxindia.gov.in/communications/circular/circular-no-17-of-2021.pdf

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