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The due date for filing income tax return for assessees in Kerala has been extended by 15 days to 15 September following devastating floods which have affected life in the state, the CBDT said on Tuesday, 28 August.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) had earlier extended the 'Due Date' for filing of Income Tax Returns from 31 July to 31 August, this year for salaried employees.
The heavy rains and subsequent floods has lead to destruction of life and property in the state.
Earlier, basic customs duty and Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) was exempted for the goods imported or supplied for flood relief operations in Kerala.
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