What is the Due Date for Income Tax Filing? FY 2019-20, AY 2020-21
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 234A and penalty under section 234F. It is important for all the taxpayers to remember the due date of filing income tax returns. The due date varies on the basis of taxpayers. For instance, salaried individuals are usually required to file their income tax returns by 31st of July of the assessment year.
Income tax filing due dates for the FY 2019-20
Category of Taxpayer | Due Date for Tax Filing – FY 2019-20 |
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Individual | 31st December 2020 |
Body of Individuals (BOI) | 31 December 2020 |
Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) | 31 December 2020 |
Association of Persons (AOP) | 31 December 2020 |
Businesses (Requiring Audit) | 31 January 2021 |
Businesses (Requiring TP Report) | 31 January 2021 |
Income tax filing due dates for the FY 2018-19
Category of Taxpayer | Due Date for Tax Filing – FY 2018-19 |
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Individual | 30th September 2019 |
Body of Individuals (BOI) | 30th September 2019 |
Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) | 30th September 2019 |
Association of Persons (AOP) | 30th September 2019 |
Businesses (Requiring Audit) | 31st October 2019 |
Businesses (Requiring TP Report) | 30th November 2019 |
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