Sanjay Malhotra-Revenue Secretary: Advised taxpayers not to wait for the extension ITR filing deadline which is 31st July 2023. Ensure to file your tax returns as early as possible.

Deductions are provisions that reduce your taxable income, thereby reducing your overall tax liability. Common deductions include investments in instruments like the Public Provident Fund (PPF), Employee Provident Fund (EPF), National Pension Scheme (NPS), and payment of Life Insurance Premiums.

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that the extension of the income tax return (ITR) due date for cases requiring tax audit cannot be applied to assesses who are liable for audit under any other Act.

Section 80D provides tax benefits for health insurance premiums paid for yourself, your spouse, children, and parents. You can claim these tax breaks when filing your tax returns, even if you forgot to claim them while submitting proofs of tax-saving investments to your employer.