From the third quarter of 2008, the dollar, which was sliding against almost all currencies, suddenly found itself on an escalator. Policy mechanics, and not market economics, explains the greenback’s rise, says S. GURUMURTHY.
On consideration of the reports of dislocation of general life caused due to the law and order problem in the State of Jammu & Kashmir, the Central Board of Direct Taxes, in exercise of powers conferred under section 119 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, hereby extends the due date for filing of returns of income which were required to be furnished by 31st July, 2008 to 30th September, 2008, in cases of income-tax assessees in the State of Jammu & kashmir.
On consideration of the reports of disruption caused due to floods in the State of Bihar, the Central Board of Direct Taxes, in exercise of powers conferred under section 119 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, hereby extends the due date of obtaining tax audit report u/s 44AB of the I.T. Act as well as for filing of returns of income required to be furnished by 30th September, 2008 to 30th November, 2008, in the cases of income-tax assessees in the State of Bihar.