24/06/2020
*INCOME TAX UPDATES*
Good Day!!
The Finance ministry has vide its *Notification dated 24th June, 2020* has provided *further relaxations* under the Income Tax Act
1) Last date for filing of Income Tax Returns for the AY 2019-20 (FY 2018-19) further extended to 31st July, 2020.
2) Due date for filing of TDS / TCS Returns for the Quarter ending 31st March, 2020 is extended to 31st July, 2020 for Non-Government Deductors.
3) Due date by which TDS certificate for Salaries for the FY 2019-20 is to be furnished to the Deductee is extended to 15th August, 2020.
4) Last date to make investments to Claim Deductions under Chapter VI-A: 80C, 80D, 80G, etc.. for the AY 2020-21 (FY 2019-20) is extended to 31st July, 2020. : Includes Investments like Life Insurance Premium, PPF, Mediclaim, Tution Fees, Interest on educational Loan etc.
5) Last date to make investments to Claim Exemptions under Sections 54 to 54GB for the AY 2020-21 (FY 2019-20) is extended to 29th September, 2020
6) Due Date for filing of ALL Income Tax Returns for the AY 2020-21 (FY 2019-20) has been extended to *30th November 2020.*
7) Due date for furnishing of Tax Audit Report UNDER ANY PROVISIONS of the act for the AY 2020-21 (FY 2019-20) has been extended to *31st October 2020*.
8) Last date for compliance of Commencement of Operations for SEZ unit to claim exemption *u/s. 10AA* for units which has received the Approval letter by 31st March, 2020 is extended to *30th September, 2020*
9) *IMPORTANT NOTE*: for the AY 2020-21 (FY 2019-20)
a. Relief for Small Tax Payer:
Assessee with Self – Assessment Tax Liability of Upto Rs. 1,00,000/- shall be benefited from the extended Due Date for remitting Self-Assessment Tax, without delay Interest u/s. 234A, till the *Extended due date of filing of Returns*.
b. *NOTE* for Other Tax Payers:
Other Tax Payers i.e Assessees with *Self Assessment Tax Liability of more than Rs. 1,00,000/-* has to remitted Tax *on or before the Due date* as provided in the Provisions of *Sec. 139 of Income Tax Act*. i.e. for ex. 31st July, 2020 for Non-Audit Non-Corporate Not a Partner Assessee. *Any delay after such date will attract 234A interest though the Due Date of filing has been extended to 30th November 2020.*
*Disclaimer*: This information is shared for to share information and update. Any decision or action shall be taken based on in Consultation with Chartered Accountant or Financial Advisor.
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CA. Sunil D
Sunil Roshan & Associates