Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extends due date for filing income tax return 2010

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the last date to submit the income tax returns for the year 2010. This step has been taken due to the disturbance of general life caused due to floods and heavy rains. The latest Order of CBDT released today i.e. 27th September, 2010 is as follows:

"On consideration of the reports of disturbance of general life caused due to floods and heavy rains, the Central Board of Direct Taxes, in exercise of powers conferred under section 119 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, hereby extends the due date of filing of returns of income for the Assessment Year 2010-11 from 30-09-2010 to 15th October 2010. Accordingly the due date for Tax Audit report u/s 44AB of the Income Tax Act is also extended to 15th October 2010."

The CBDT is a part of Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance. CBDT provides essential inputs for policy and planning of direct taxes in India, at same time it is also responsible for administration of direct tax laws through Income Tax Department.