CBDT extends due date for filing of IT Returns for AY 2021-22 till December 31

• The decision to extend the due date for filing of IT Returns has been taken amid continued glitches on the new Income Tax portal developed and managed by Infosys.

• The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date for filing the Income Tax Returns for the assessment year 2021-22 till December 31. The deadline for ITR filing was already extended from July 31, 2021, to September 30, 2021, in view of the disastrous second wave of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.

The latest extension of the deadline comes amid continued technical glitches on the new Income Tax portal developed and managed by Infosys, which has been facing backlash from the government over the issues.

"On consideration of difficulties reported by the taxpayers and other stakeholders in filing of Income Tax Returns and various audit reports for Assessment Year 2021-22 under the ITAct, 1961, Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to further extend the due dates for filing of Income Tax Returns and various reports of audit for the Assessment Year 21-22," the CBDT said in a circular.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently held a meeting with Infosys MD & CEO Salil Parekh to convey “deep disappointment and concerns” of the government as well as the taxpayers about the issues in the e-filing portal.