Extension of date for filing of Income Tax Returns

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Revenue

Central Board of Direct Taxes

New Delhi, 23rd July, 2019

PRESS RELEASE

Extension of date for filing of Income Tax Returns

The due date for filing of Income Tax Returns for Assessment Year 2019- 20 is 31.07.2019 for certain categories of taxpayers. Upon consideration of the matter, the Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT) extends the ‘due date’ for filing of Income Tax Returns from 31st July, 2019 to 31st August, 2019 in respect of the said categories of taxpayers.

(Surabhi Ahluwalia)

Commissioner of Income Tax

(Media & Technical Policy)

Official Spokesperson, CBDT