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Income Tax Return YA 2020 – Deadline Extended

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On the 2nd June 2020, the Commissioner for Revenue issued a notification extending the deadline for the submission of the Income Tax Return for the Year of Assessment 2020.

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Kirsten Debono Huskinson

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On the 2^nd June 2020, the Commissioner for Revenue issued a notification extending the deadline for the submission of the Income Tax Return for the Year of Assessment 2020. In light of the COVID-19 crisis, the said deadline has been extended to the 31^st July 2020.

More information is expected to follow.

Originally published 02-06-2020

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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