Extension of time limits of certain compliances to provide relief to taxpayers in view of the severe pandemic
The Central Government, in continuation of its commitment to address the hardship being faced by various stakeholders on account of the severe Covid-19 pandemic, has, on consideration of representations received from various stakeholders,decided to extend timelines for compliances under the Income-tax Act,1961 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) in the following cases, as under: The Statement of Financial Transactions(SFT) for the Financial Year 2020-21, required to be furnished on or before 31 st May, 2021 under Rule 114E of the Income-tax Rules, 1962 (hereinafter referred to as “the Rules”) and various notifications issued thereunder, may be furnished on or before 30 th June, 2021; The Statement of Reportable Account for the calendar year 2020, required to be furnished on or before 31 st May, 2021 under Rule 114G of the Rules, may be furnished on or before 30 th June, 2021 ; The Statement of Deduction ...