Due date for filing Income Tax return extended till 7th Sep, 2015

Ministry of Finance twitted about the extension of due date of filing Tax Returns to September 7, 2015.

Ministry of Finance Tweet – Extension of due date for filing Income Tax Return 2015
Ministry of Finance Tweet – Extension of due date for filing Income Tax Return 2015

The extension was first only for Gujarat as the normal life had been disrupted due to riots. But as it happens every year the Income Tax Return Filing website went down on the last date. Due to this many people were not able to file their return within due date.

As e-filing is catching up and government was late in releasing ITR Forms, they are being lenient with timelines. But may be from next year you would be better off filing your tax returns before due date.

Here are some posts which can help you with e-filing of ITR 2015:

1. Which ITR form to fill for Tax Returns for AY 2015-16?

2. How to Claim Tax Exemptions while filing ITR?

3. Who needs to file Income Tax Return for AY 2015-16?

4. 4 Ways to generate EVC for e-verification of Income Tax Returns

5. ITR Form 2A – The new IT Return Form for AY 2015-16

6. Penalty for Late Filing of Income Tax Return

7. Can I file my Last Year Tax Return?

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