As a measure of taxpayer convenience, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the ‘due date’ for filing Returns of Income for A.Y. 2013-14 by Individuals, HUFs and non-auditable cases from 31st July, 2013 to 5th August, 2013.

The field offices have been asked to make special arrangements for accepting the returns of income from 01.08.2013 to 05.08.2013, including on 3rd August 2013 (Saturday) and 4th August 2013 (Sunday) to facilitate the taxpayers to file their returns.

Taxpayers are requested to avail the facility of these special arrangements and file their returns during this extended period after paying due taxes.

DSM/RS/ka

(Release ID :97539)

Extension of filing deadline for individual and HUF income-tax returns allows weekend filings under special arrangements. Extension of the due date for filing income-tax returns for individuals, HUFs and non-auditable cases is authorized and field offices must make special filing arrangements, including weekend acceptance, to facilitate taxpayers filing returns during the extended period after paying due taxes.