Due date of filing Income Tax Return

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The due date for filing Income Tax Return varies depending on the type of taxpayer and the financial year.

For individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) who are not required to get their accounts audited, the due date is usually July 31st of the assessment year.
For taxpayers who are required to get their accounts audited or those who are in partnership firms, the due date is usually September 30th of the assessment year.
For companies, the due date is usually September 30th of the assessment year.
However, these due dates can be extended by the government in certain cases or for specific categories of taxpayers.
For example, for the financial year 2020-21, the due date for filing Income Tax Return for individuals and HUFs was extended to December 31, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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