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INCOME TAX LAW - UPDATE 01/09/2017
Website General Circular No. VXJC - 007/ IT/ 01-09-2017
Due date is now extended to 31st October, 2017
Sub: Audit of Accounts under the Income Tax Act, 1961
Ref: A. Y. 2017– 18 (F. Y. 2016 – 17))
Warm greetings from VXJC
Under the Income Tax Act, 1961, certain persons (Assessees) are required to get their accounts audited by an accountant before the due date for furnishing the return of income and furnish by that date the report of such audit in the prescribed form duly signed and verified by such accountant (accountant as defined in explanation below subsection (2) of sec.288) and setting forth such particulars thereon.
It is to note that the due date (mentioned in the above paragraph is as referred to in clause (a) of explanation 2 to subsection (1) of section 139) for the current assessment year 2017-18 (FY 2016-17) is 30th day of September, 2017.
This due date is now extended to 31st October, 2017 as per the CBDT Order attached below
Hence it is appropriate to take necessary steps to get the accounts audited and furnish the report before the due date to avoid legal complications.
For any clarification/information you may contact our office.
Important Note on Disclaimer
This circular is for the general information purpose only. VXJC is in no way responsible to those persons who act on the basis of contents of this circular. Hence it is advised to refer the relevant official website/original notifications or circulars/statutes/consult a professional before taking a decision. Errors and omissions are expected.
VXJC - Kochi
Chartered Accountants
44 / 1656 B(2), 2nd Floor
VXJC House – Audit Centre
Near Lenin Centre, VKM Road, Off: NH 47 A
Kaloor.P.O, Kochi – 682017, Kerala
Ph: 0484 – 2538771,772
Mob: 9447043816, 9447326551
E-mail: vxjc@vxjc.com
thefinanceprofessional@gmail.com
VXJC - Kottayam
Chartered Accountants
IV/ 694K, Muppathiyil Buildings
Kanjikuzhy, Muttambalam P.O
Kottayam-686004, Kerala
Ph: 0481-2573099
Mob: 9447316531
E-mail: sajuandjose@yahoo.com
VXJC - Changanacherry
Chartered Accountants
Cathedral View
Vattappally, Changanacherry
Kottayam - 686101, Kerala
Ph: 0481-2428334
Mob: 9447569661
E-mail: mathewsmkl@hotmail.com
VXJC & Affiliates
Chartered Accountants
2nd Floor, Galaxy Building
Near Surya Silks, Ashoka Hospital Road
South Bazar, Kannur – 670002, Kerala
Ph: 0497 – 2970270
Mob: 9446370969
vxjckannur@gmail.com
VXJC - Bangalore
Chartered Accountants
NO.9, 1ST FLOOR, SNA TOWER
NEAR SBI ADITYA NAGAR BRANCH
MAJOR SANDEEP UNNIKRISHNAN ROAD
VIDYARANYAPURA, BANGALORE-560097, KARNATAKA
Mob: 8129820574
E-mail: vxjc@vxjc.com
thefinanceprofessional@gmail.com
VXJC & Affiliates
Chartered Accountants
IV/ 694K, Muppathiyil Buildings
Kanjikuzhy, Muttambalam P.O
Kottayam-686004, Kerala
Ph: 0481-2573099
Mob: 9447316531
E-mail: sajuandjose@yahoo.com
VXJC & Affiliates
Chartered Accountants
Cathedral View
Vattappally, Changanacherry
Kottayam - 686101, Kerala
Ph: 0481-2428334
Mob: 9447569661
E-mail: mathewsmkl@hotmail.com
VXJC - Singapore
TRINITY BIZ VENTURE PTE. LTD
21 BUKIT BATOK CRESCENT
#21-83
WCEGA TOWER
SINGAPORE (658065)
Tel : 0065 9109 7210
VXJC - AUSTRALIA
12 Saint Gwinear Lane.
CRANBOURNE NORTH, VIC 3977.
AUSTRALIA.
Tel : 0061 403 525 601