Due dates for taxpayer’s compliance extended; belated/revised ITR for AY 2020-21 can be filed by 31-05-2021
Due dates for taxpayer’s compliance extended; belated/revised ITR for AY 2020-21 can be filed by 31-05-2021 Circular No. 08/2021, dated 30-04-2021The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has granted relief to taxpayer by extending due dates of certain compliances under the Income-tax Act. In view of severe pandemic, the board has provided that due date for completion of following Income-tax compliances by the taxpayers shall be 31-05-2021:1) Filing of appeal to CIT(Appeals). However, if the last date allowed by section 249 for filing of appeal before CIT(A) falls beyond 31-05-2021 then such later date shall be taken into consideration.2) Filing of objections to Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP) under section 144C. However, if the last date allowed by section 144C for filing of objections falls beyond 31-05-2021 then such later date…