« Top Headlines » Open DEMAT Account in 24 hrs  ITR Refund Status 2026: How to Track Your Income Tax Refund Online – Step-by-Step Guide  GST Council Explores Andhra Pradesh’s AI-Driven Tax Administration Model  ITR filing 2026: Who must file by August 31? Tax department explains  Delhi HC Rules GST Registration Cannot Be Cancelled Retrospectively Without a Clear Show Cause Notice (SCN)  Belated income tax return AY 2026-27: How to file, late filing charges and what you may lose  Major Financial Changes from August 1, 2026: ITR Deadline, RBI MPC Meeting, Tatkal Ticket Rules & More  Government proposes to ease tax relief conditions for offshore funds  TallyPrime Connected Banking: Automating Banking and Accounting  ITR Filing Deadline 2026: Is July 31 the Last Date to File Your Income Tax Return? Latest Official Update  ITR filing deadline nears: How to file income tax return online on e-filing portal - quick 15-step guide  Will the ITR Filing Deadline Be Extended Beyond July 31 for FY 2025-26? Here's the Latest Update for Taxpayers «  States may defer tax on education... Sebi rejects plea for PAN relaxation... » Govt defers FBT payment on Esops to Sept 15 June, 15th 2007 The finance ministry has extended by three months the deadline for payment of the first installment of fringe benefit tax (FBT) on employee stock option schemes (ESOPs). The companies were earlier scheduled to pay the first installment of the tax on Friday.   The 2007-08 Budget had announced a levy of fringe benefit tax on stock options. However, the Central Board of Direct Taxes is yet to arrive at a methodology for determining the fair market value of shares given under ESOPs.   In the absence of a method for determination of fair market value, it will not be possible for an employer to determine the value of the first installment of FBT in respect of allotment shares to its employees, a government release said.