Last date for filing returns extended

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to extend the due date of filing of income tax (I-T) returns to August 4 from July 31.

"All paper returns or e-returns filed on or before August 4 will be considered as filed within the due date," CBDT said.

It said the decision was taken due to some technical snags in the e-filing computer system and inclement weather at various locations, which caused difficulties to some taxpayers.

An official said that some taxpayers complained of problems in uploading returns on the e-filing network, which was the result of very heavy traffic.