The last date for filing income-tax returns this year has been extended to August 5. The original deadline for filing income tax returns for FY 2016-17 (AY 2017-18) was July 31, 2017. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/59845318.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst