Financial Year (FY) - The period from 1st April to 31st March. (For example, FY 2007-2008 would have period 1st April 2007 to 31st March 2008)
Filing of your Return for a Financial Year
Last date for filing your return as an individual is 31st July after the end of the financial year. (For example, for FY 2007-2008 it would be 31st July 2008).
Sometimes the dates are also extended by the Income Tax department. For extension of dates please keep a watch.
Advance Tax dates for a Financial Year
•1st installment – 15th September within the Financial Year (For example, for FY2007-2008 it would be 15th September 2007)
•2nd installment – 15th December within the Financial Year (For example, for FY 2007-2008 it would be 15th December 2007)
•3rd installment - 15th March within the Financial Year (For example, for FY 2007-2008 it would be 15th March 2008)