Zee Media Bureau
New Delhi: The delay in the deadline for e-filing of income tax returns (ITR) by a week brought respite to taxpayers who were struggling to get the job done by on August 31.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) had extended the deadline to September 7, i.e today. So, if you haven't e-filed your income tax return yet, then hurry and fill it right now.
Earlier, the due-date for filing of the return for Assessment Year 2015-16 was extended till August 31, 2015 in case of those taxpayers who were required to file their tax return by July 31.
On August 31, the department had extended the last date for filing I-T returns by residents of Gujarat to September 7 following disruption of normal life due to agitation over reservation to Patel community in the state.
The tax department has notified a new set of ITR forms, including a three-page simplified one, for taxpayers to file their returns for assessment year 2015-16.
The tax payers base in the country is just over 4 crore.
From the assessment year 2015-16, any assessee filing ITR 1/2/2A having a refund claim or having total income of more than Rs 5 lakh is required to furnish the return of income electronically.
