NEW DELHI : The income tax department today announced that it has opened the window for filing of income tax returns (ITR) for financial year 2019-20 (Assessment Year 2020-21) for those using ITR 1 form.
Due to the situation arising out of the spread of coronavirus and the nationwide lockdown, the I-T department has delayed the process of issuing ITR forms this year.
The ITR filing deadline has also been extended from July 31 to November 30. "ITR 1 for AY 2020-21 is available for e-filing.
Other ITRs will be available shortly," the income tax department said today. All other ITR forms, numbering 1 to 7, were issued earlier last week.
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