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INCOME TAX LAW - UPDATE 25/04/2017

Website General Circular No. VXJC - 001/ IT/ 25-04-2017

Sub: Filing of Income Tax Return
Ref: AY: 2017– 18 (FY: 2016 – 17)



Warm greetings from VXJC

The due date of filing of Return of Income under the Income Tax Act, 1961, for the time being in force, relevant for the Assessment year 2017-18 (Financial year ending 31-03-2017) is nearing and the persons (assessees) liable to furnish the return of income may take appropriate steps for filing Return of Income together with audit reports, if any, where ever applicable, within the due date so as to avoid last minute rush and legal consequences. For better appreciation and understanding, kindly refer Section 139 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.


The relevant dates for the general information are given below:

Sl No. Assessees Due Date
1. Where the assessees who is required to furnish a report referred to in section 92E 30th day of November of the Assessment Year
2. Where the assessees, other than assessees referred above, is 
  1. A company
  2. A person (other than a company) whose accounts are required to be audited under the Income tax Act, 1961 or under any other law for the time being in force
 30th day of September of the Assessment Year
3. Any other assessees 31st day of July of the Assessment Year
For any clarification/information/better appreciation, please contact our office.

Please note that delay in filing may attract fines and penalties under the Companies Act, 2013. 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.