INCOME TAX

Order under section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Extension of date of filing returns and reports of audit in case of companies and firms which are required to furnish e-returns

Order F. No. 225/147/2007-IT(A-II)(Pt.), Dated 31-10-2007

In view of the technical difficulties being faced by taxpayers in filing their returns in electronic format, the Central Board of Direct Taxes, in exercise of powers conferred under section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, hereby allows the returns and reports of audit detailed below to be filed up to 15th day of November, 2007 instead of 31st day of October, 2007 in case of companies and firms which are required to furnish e-returns for assessment year 2007-08.

   1.  Report of audit under section 44AB of the Income-tax Act, 1961 and the return of income under sub-section (1) of section 139.

   2.  Return of fringe benefits under sub-section (1) of section 115WD.