What is the Due Date for Income Tax Return Filing? ITR Last Date for – FY 2020-21 or AY 2021-22
Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Due Dates for Income Tax Return filing 3. Belated Income Tax Return filing - Missed filing Income Tax Return within the Due Date 4. Other Important Questions Introduction It is very important for all the taxpayers to file their Income tax return within the Due Date specified in the Income Tax Laws. The due date varies on the basis of taxpayers. The due date for filing Income Tax Returns is the date by which the returns can be filed without any late fee or penalty. The taxpayers filing their return beyond such due date will have to pay interest under section 234A, 234B, 234C and penalty under section 234F . Income Tax Return filing Due Dates for the FY 2020-21 (AY 2021-22) 1. Individual / HUF/ AOP/ BOI (books of accounts not required to be audited) Due Date - 30th Sep 2021 (extended from 31st July) Applicable to - All salaried persons, persons opted for presumptive taxation etc. 2. Businesses (Requiring Audit) Due Date - 30