<h1>Income tax returns for assessment year 2008-09 filed electronically by 30th September considered timely despite 1st October stamp.</h1> The Central Board of Direct Taxes announced that income tax returns for the assessment year 2008-09, filed electronically on 30th September 2008 but bearing an acknowledgement date stamp of 1st October 2008, will be considered as filed within the due date of 30th September 2008. Consequently, these returns will qualify for all benefits associated with timely filing, and no penalties will be imposed for late submission.