Relax! You can file ITR by Aug 5 and link Aadhaar to PAN by Aug 31

Last minute inundation and heavy logging on site of e-filing portal led to the decision

The Income Tax Department on Monday extended the deadline for e-filing income tax returns by five days till August 5 after complaints were received that assessees were not able to submit returns.

Besides, the department also eased the time frame for linking of PAN with Aadhaar to August 31. In the meantime, the assessees can simply quote Aadhaar number or acknowledgement number of application for Aadhaar.

"In view of the difficulties faced by taxpayers, date for e-filing of Income Tax returns for FY 2016-17 has been extended to 5th August, 2017," the department tweeted.

The last minute inundation and heavy logging on the