Deadline for IT returns, statements extended

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date of filing of the Income Tax returns/statements for the Tax year 2012 as under: Date of filing of Returns of Total Income through e-portal in case of salaried persons (or a Statement required under sub-section (4) of section 115 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001) due on 31st August, 2012, is extended to 30th September, 2012.
Date of filing of Annual Statement of deduction of income tax from salary, to be filed by employer, as provided in sub section (3) of section 118 of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, is extended to 10th September, 2012. The decision has been taken by the FBR in exercise of the powers conferred under section 214A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.-PR