Aadhaar - PAN Linking Deadline is extended to 31st August, 2017

We have seen in our earlier post Step by Step Process of Linking Aadhaar Number to PAN that if you have Aadhaar Number, it is mandatory to link it to PAN and mention the same in your tax returns filed on or after 1st July, 2017.

Today, the Income Tax Department relaxed it with a press release today by making the linking your Aadhaar Number with your PAN Process OPTIONAL for the purpose of your IT Return e-filing till 31st August, 2017. However, it is mandatory to quote your Aadhaar Number in your Income Tax Returns and the actual linking process can be done subsequently, but any time before 31st August, 2017. However, the returns will not be processed until the linkage of Aadhaar with PAN is done.

You can also find the IT Department Press Release Copy by clicking Extension of date for IT Returns e-Filing till 5th August, 2017 - IT Department Press Relase

Extension of date for IT Returns e-Filing till 5th August, 2017 - IT Department Press Relase

IT Filing deadline extended to August 5, 2017

The last date for filing income-tax returns this year has been extended to August 5. The original deadline for filing income tax returns for FY 2016-17 (AY 2017-18) was July 31, 2017.  

The extension is a welcome relief for a large number of tax payers struggling to meet the deadline in the face of various problems.  

Due Dates for April 2016

10th	Central Excise	Monthly Return in Form ER-1 (Ann-12) for other than units availing SSI exemption for March
		Monthly Return in Form ER-2 (Ann-13) by 100% Export Oriented Undertakings (EOUs) for March
		Quarterly Return in Form ER-3 (Ann.-13A) for Small Scale Manufacturers availing SSI exemption for January to March
		Montly information relating to principal units in Form ER-6 (Ann 13AC) for specified assessees for May
		Exports Procurement of specified goods from EOU for use in manufacture of Export goods in Form Ann-17B for DTA units, procuring specified goods from EOU for manufacture of export goods
		Proof of Exports in Form Ann.-19, once in a month for all exporters, exporting goods under Bond
		Export details in Form Ann.-20, for Manufacturing following simplified export procedure
		Particulars in Form ER 8 (Ann.-13AE) for specified assessees paying 2% duty for january to March
		Removal of excisable goods at concessional rate in Form Ann. -46 for Manufacturers receiving the excisable goods for specified use at concessional rate of duty in terms of Rules described in Col. 4
15th	Providend Fund	PF Payment for March
	Central Excise	CENVAT Credit return in Form Ann.-13B for Registered Dealers and Importers for Jan to Mar
20th	APVAT/ TS VAT	VAT Monthly Return for March
21st	ESIC	ESIC Payment for February
25th	Service Tax	Service tax returns for October - March  - all assessees
30th	Income Tax	TDS Payment for March
30th	Central Excise	Information relating to principal inputs in Form ER-5(Ann.-13AB)for Manufacturers of excisable goods falling under certain Chapters/Headings and who paid/availed credit of Rs.1.00 crore or more F.Y.2015-16
		Annual production capacity of a factory in Form ER-7(Ann.-13AD)for all Registered manufacturers
		Particulars relatig to clearences,electricity load etc. in Form Ann.-4 exceeding the limit of Rs.90 lakhs of exempted clearences for small scale units availing exemption and whose turnover exceeds/exceeded Rs.90 lakhs in a Financial year as the case may be.
30th	Profession Tax	Monthly Return (covering salary paid for the preceding month) (Tax Rs. 50,000/- or more)

Due Dates for March 2016

5th	Service Tax	Service Tax Payments by Companies for February
5th	Central Excise	Duty Payment for all Assessees other than SSI Units for February
7th	Income Tax	TDS Payment for February
10th	Central Excise	Monthly Return in Form ER-1 (Ann-12) for other than units availing SSI exemption for February
		Monthly Return in Form ER-2 (Ann-13) by 100% Export Oriented Undertakings (EOUs) for February
		Montly information relating to principal units in Form ER-6 (Ann 13AC) for specified assessees for April
		Exports Procurement of specified goods from EOU for use in manufacture of Export goods in Form Ann-17B for DTA units, procuring specified goods from EOU for manufacture of export goods
		Proof of Exports in Form Ann.-19, once in a month for all exporters, exporting goods under Bond
		Export details in Form Ann.-20, for Manufacturing following simplified export procedure
		Removal of excisable goods at concessional rate in Form Ann. -46 for Manufacturers receiving the excisable goods for specified use at concessional rate of duty in terms of Rules described in Col. 4
15th	Income Tax	Advance Income Tax - Final Installment for All Assessees
15th	Providend Fund	PF Payment for February
20th	APVAT/ TS VAT	VAT Monthly Return for February
21st	ESIC	ESIC Payment for February
31st	Central Excise	Duty Payment for all Assessees other than SSI Units for March
		Duty Payment for SSI Units in respect of goods cleared during January to March
		Particulars relating to clearances, electricity load etc., in Form Ann.-4 exceeding the limit of Rs. 90 lakhs of exempted clearances for small scale units availing exemption and whose turnover exceeds or has exceeded Rs. 90 lakhs in a financial year, as the case may be
31st	Profession Tax	Annual Return (For salary paid for the monht from 1st March to 29th Feb Tax < Rs.50,000/-)
31st	Profession Tax	Monthly Return (covering salary paid for the preceding month) (Tax Rs. 50,000/- or more)

Due Dates for the Month of February 2016

5th	Service Tax	Service Tax Payments by Companies for February
5th	Central Excise	Duty Payment for all Assessees other than SSI Units for February
7th	Income Tax	TDS Payment for February
10th	Central Excise	Monthly Return in Form ER-1 (Ann-12) for other than units availing SSI exemption for February
		Monthly Return in Form ER-2 (Ann-13) by 100% Export Oriented Undertakings (EOUs) for February
		Montly information relating to principal units in Form ER-6 (Ann 13AC) for specified assessees for April
		Exports Procurement of specified goods from EOU for use in manufacture of Export goods in Form Ann-17B for DTA units, procuring specified goods from EOU for manufacture of export goods
		Proof of Exports in Form Ann.-19, once in a month for all exporters, exporting goods under Bond
		Export details in Form Ann.-20, for Manufacturing following simplified export procedure
		Removal of excisable goods at concessional rate in Form Ann. -46 for Manufacturers receiving the excisable goods for specified use at concessional rate of duty in terms of Rules described in Col. 4
15th	Income Tax	Advance Income Tax - Final Installment for All Assessees
15th	Providend Fund	PF Payment for February
20th	APVAT/ TS VAT	VAT Monthly Return for February
21st	ESIC	ESIC Payment for February
31st	Central Excise	Duty Payment for all Assessees other than SSI Units for March
		Duty Payment for SSI Units in respect of goods cleared during January to March
		Particulars relating to clearances, electricity load etc., in Form Ann.-4 exceeding the limit of Rs. 90 lakhs of exempted clearances for small scale units availing exemption and whose turnover exceeds or has exceeded Rs. 90 lakhs in a financial year, as the case may be
31st	Profession Tax	Annual Return (For salary paid for the monht from 1st March to 29th Feb Tax < Rs.50,000/-)
		Monthly Return (covering salary paid for the preceding month) (Tax Rs. 50,000/- or more)

Due Dates for January 2016

5th	Service Tax	Service Tax Payments by Companies for December
		Service Tax Payments by other than companies for October to December
5th	Central Excise	Duty Payment for all Assessees other than SSI Units for December
		Duty Payment for SSI Units in respect of goods cleared during October to December
7th	Income Tax	TDS Payment for December
10th	Central Excise	Monthly Return in Form ER-1 (Ann-12) for other than units availing SSI exemption for December
		Monthly Return in Form ER-2 (Ann-13) by 100% Export Oriented Undertakings (EOUs) for December
		Montly Return in ER-3(Ann-13A) for small scale manufacturers availing SSI exemption for October to December
		Montly information relating to principal units in Form ER-6 (Ann 13AC) for specified assessees for February
		Exports Procurement of specified goods from EOU for use in manufacture of Export goods in Form Ann-17B for DTA units, procuring specified goods from EOU for manufacture of export goods
		Proof of Exports in Form Ann.-19, once in a month for all exporters, exporting goods under Bond
		Export details in Form Ann.-20, for Manufacturing following simplified export procedure
		Removal of excisable goods at concessional rate in Form Ann. -46 for Manufacturers receiving the excisable goods for specified use at concessional rate of duty in terms of Rules described in Col. 4
		Particulars in Form No. ER-8 (Ann. 13AE) for specified Assessees paying 2% duty for October to December
15th	Income Tax	TDS / TCS Quarterly statements (other than Goverment Deductors)  - October to December
15th	Providend Fund	PF Payment for December
15th	Central Excise	CENVAT credit return in Form Ann-13B for Registered Dealers and Importers for October to December
20th	APVAT/ TS VAT	VAT Monthly Return for December
21st	ESIC	ESIC Payment for December
31st	Central Excise	Particulars relating to clearances, electricity load etc., in Form Ann.-4 exceeding the limit of Rs. 90 lakhs of exempted clearances for small scale units availing exemption and whose turnover exceeds or has exceeded Rs. 90 lakhs in a financial year, as the case may be
31st	Profession Tax	Monthly Return (covering salary paid for the preceding month) (Tax Rs. 50,000/- or more)