Until now, the due date for furnishing these income tax returns (ITRs) was September 30.

The Income Tax Department on Wednesday announced an extension in the deadline to file belated and revised returns for assessment year 2019-20 (financial year 2018-19) to November 30. The move was in view of the "difficulties faced by the taxpayers due to COVID-19 pandemic", the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), which is the top policy-making body of the Income Tax Department, said in a statement. 

In other words, those looking to file a belated return, or revise an already filed return, for income generated between April 2018 and March 2019 can now do so till November 30.

Until today, the due date for furnishing these income tax returns (ITRs) was September 30.

Now, assessees will not be able to file a belated return for this period after November 30 unless the Income Tax Department demands it.