CBDT notifies new ITR forms for AY 2021-22, filing process unchanged
Only the bare minimum changes necessitated due to amendments in the Income-tax Act, 1961 have been incorporated in the forms, CBDT said in the notification for the new ITR forms
- Apr 1, 2021,
- Updated Apr 2, 2021 12:41 AM IST
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified new income tax return (ITR) forms for assessment year 2021-22 on Thursday. The apex direct tax authority in the country stated that no significant changes have been made to ITR forms in comparison to last year to help the taxpayers in view of the ongoing crisis due to COVID pandemic.
Only the bare minimum changes necessitated due to amendments in the Income-tax Act, 1961 have been incorporated in the forms, CBDT further added, while listing the changes in Income-tax Rules, 1962, to this end for the current assessment year. The government has implemented certain changes related to income tax return filing from April 1, 2021, with the beginning of financial year 2021-22.
There is no change in the manner of filing of ITR forms as compared to last year either, the tax body further mentioned.
(Edited by Vivek Punj)
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified new income tax return (ITR) forms for assessment year 2021-22 on Thursday. The apex direct tax authority in the country stated that no significant changes have been made to ITR forms in comparison to last year to help the taxpayers in view of the ongoing crisis due to COVID pandemic.
Only the bare minimum changes necessitated due to amendments in the Income-tax Act, 1961 have been incorporated in the forms, CBDT further added, while listing the changes in Income-tax Rules, 1962, to this end for the current assessment year. The government has implemented certain changes related to income tax return filing from April 1, 2021, with the beginning of financial year 2021-22.
There is no change in the manner of filing of ITR forms as compared to last year either, the tax body further mentioned.
(Edited by Vivek Punj)