By Admin 
31st March Deadline: The month of March is about to end and the new financial year is starting from 1st April. In such a situation, complete some important work in the financial year ending on 31st March. These include everything from income tax returns to tax saving investments. Let’s take a look at these:-
Deadline to give suggestions to 8th Pay Commission
The 8th Pay Commission had extended the deadline to respond to the 18-point questionnaire from March 16 to March 31, 2026. Till this date, central employees, pensioners, unions and other stakeholders can give their opinion on it. For this you will have to login to MyGov portal because all the answers will be accepted through it only. Responses sent by email or post will not be valid.
Updated Return
If you have not filed the return for the assessment year 2021-22 (FY 2020-21) or there is any mistake in it, then the last date to correct it is March 31, 2026.
Revised Return
According to the new rules of Budget 2026, now you can revise your return till the end of the assessment year i.e. 31st March. Earlier its date was 31 December. If you have made any mistake while filing the original ITR, such as claiming wrong deduction or forgetting to show any income, then additional time of 3 months is being given to rectify these mistakes.
Belated Return
Those who have missed filing their returns by the July deadline can now file their belated returns with penalty till March 31.
tax saving investment
This is the last chance to complete the investment to get exemption up to Rs 1.5 lakh under Section 80C (PPF, ELSS, LIC) for the financial year 2025-26. However, if you have chosen ‘New Tax Regime’, you will not get this exemption of Rs 1.5 lakh under 80C. In the new regime, income up to Rs 12 lakh has been made tax-free.
TDS certificate
The deadline for issuing TDS certificates for the third quarter of financial year 2025 has also been extended to March 31, 2026.
minimum contribution
The deadline for depositing the minimum amount to keep PPF, NPS or Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) accounts active is also March 31, 2026.
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