New Delhi: If you are one of those who are running out of time to file income tax returns, you can do that on Sunday too.

While the last date for filing returns remains July 31 2007, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has directed all income tax authorities to accept returns of income on Saturday July 28 and Sunday July 29 as well.

The CBDT has also asked the authorities to make special arrangements by way of opening additional receipt counters, wherever required, from July 25 to 31 to facilitate the taxpayers to file their returns.

The due date for filing of return of income within the meaning of Explanation2 (c) to Section 139 (1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is 31st July, 2007.

The income tax authorities are hereby directed to make arrangements for accepting the returns of income on 28th and July 29, 2007 (being Saturday and Sunday).

This direction is issued for administrative convenience by the Central Board of Direct Taxes in exercise of powers conferred under section 119 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Special arrangements may also be made by way of opening additional receipt counters, wherever required, from July 25 to 31 to facilitate the taxpayers to file their returns.