Changes in ITR form V and Acknowledgement for A.Y 2024 25 as per the amendments in the provisions of the Income tax Act, 1961 and In the Income tax Rules, 1962 in consequence of the Finance Act, 2023
Introduction:
The Ministry of Finance, through Notification No. 37/2024, has introduced significant amendments to the Income-tax Rules, 1962, impacting the ITR Form V and Acknowledgement for Assessment Year 2024-25. These changes, in line with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, necessitate a closer examination of the filing process and its implications.
Detailed Analysis:
1. Amendments Overview:
- The Income-tax (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2024, bring forth alterations primarily affecting the ITR Form V and Acknowledgement process.
- These amendments aim to streamline and enhance the efficiency of the income tax filing system for the assessment year 2024-25.
2. Changes in ITR Form V:
- The revised Form ITR-V now aligns with the updated requirements and procedures outlined by the Income Tax Act, 1961.
- Taxpayers must carefully fill out this form, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the specified guidelines.
- Notable modifications include sections for verification, source IP address, and system-generated barcode/QR code for enhanced authentication and processing.
3. Revised Acknowledgement Format:
- The new format for the Indian Income Tax Return Acknowledgement incorporates changes corresponding to the amended rules.
- Detailed sections covering taxable income, tax details, accreted income, and verification specifics provide a comprehensive overview of the filed return.
4. Filing Instructions:
- Taxpayers are provided with clear instructions regarding the submission and verification process.
- Options for electronic verification using Aadhaar OTP, e-Filing account login, or EVC generated through bank accounts are emphasized.
- Additionally, guidelines for submitting physical copies of Form ITR-V via Speed Post to the Centralized Processing Centre are outlined.
Conclusion:
The amendments introduced in ITR Form V and Acknowledgement for A.Y 2024-25 signify the government’s continuous efforts to modernize and streamline the income tax filing process. It is imperative for taxpayers to familiarize themselves with these changes to ensure seamless compliance and avoid any penalties or discrepancies. By understanding the revised procedures and adhering to the provided instructions, taxpayers can navigate the filing process effectively, contributing to a more efficient and transparent tax ecosystem.
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
(CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES)
Notification No. 37/2024-Income Tax | Dated: 27th March, 2024
G.S.R. 233(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 139 read with section 295 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Board of Direct Taxes hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Income-tax Rules, 1962, namely:-
1. (1) These rules may be called the Income-tax (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2024.
(2) They shall come into force on the 1st day of April, 2024.
2. In the Income-tax Rules, 1962, in Appendix-II,
(a) for FORM ITR-V, the following FORM shall be substituted, namely: —
| “FORM ITR-V | INDIAN INCOME TAX RETURN VERIFICATION FORM | Assessment Year 2024-25 | |||||
| [Where the data of the Return of Income in Form ITR-1 (SAHAJ), ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4(SUGAM), ITR-5, ITR-7 filed but NOT verified electronically] (Please see rule 12 of the Income-tax Rules, 1962) | |||||||
| Name | |||||||
| PAN | Form Number | ||||||
| Filed u/s | e-Filing Acknowledgement Number | ||||||
| VERIFICATION | |||||||
| I,________ son/ daughter of ____________, solemnly declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information given in the return which has been submitted by me vide acknowledgement number is correct and complete and is in accordance with the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
I further declare that I am making this return in my capacity as___________ and I am also competent to make this return and verify it. I am holding permanent account number __________. |
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| Signature | |||||||
| Date of submission | Source IP address | ||||||
| system Generated Barcode/QR Code | |||||||
| Instructions:
1. Please e- verify the electronically transmitted return data using Aadhaar OTP or Login to e-Filing account through Net-Banking login or EVC generated using Pre-Validated Bank Account/ Demat Account or EVC generated through Bank ATM. Alternately, you may send the duly signed (preferably in blue ink) Form ITRV to “Centralised Processing Centre, Income Tax Department, Bengaluru 560500”, by SPEED POST ONLY. 2. Form ITR-V shall not be received in any other office of the Income-tax Department or in any other manner. The confirmation of receipt of this Form ITR-V at ITD-CPC will be sent to the e-mail Id registered in the e-filing account. 3. On successful verification, the return filing acknowledgement can be downloaded from e-Filing portal as a proof of completion of process of filing the return of Income. 4. Please sign only in the box provided for signature. Signature anywhere else other than the box provided can render the ITR V invalid. 5. Where ITR data is electronically transmitted and ITR-V is submitted within 30 days of transmission of data- in such cases the date of transmitting the data electronically shall be considered as the date of furnishing the return of income. 6. Where ITR data is electronically transmitted but ITR-V is submitted beyond the time-limit of 30 days of transmission of data- in such cases the date of ITR-V submission shall be treated as the date of furnishing the return of income and all consequences of late filing of return under the Act shall follow. ”. |
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(b) for FORM ITR- Ack, the following FORM shall, be substituted, namely: —
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“INDIAN INCOME TAX RETURN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT [Where the data of the Return of Income in Form ITR-1 (SAHAJ), ITR-2, ITR-4(SUGAM), ITR-5, ITR-6, ITR-7 filed and verified] (Please see rule 12 of the Income-tax Rules, 1962) |
ITR-3, | Assessment Year2024-25 |
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| PAN | |||||
| Name | |||||
| Address | |||||
| Status | Form Number | ||||
| Filed u/s | e-Filing Acknowledgement Number | ||||
| Taxable Income and Tax details |
Current Year business loss, if any | 1 | |||
| Total Income | |||||
| Book Profit under MAT, where applicable | 2 | ||||
| Adjusted Total Income under AMT, where applicable | 3 | ||||
| Net tax payable | 4 | ||||
| Interest and Fee Payable | 5 | ||||
| Total tax, interest and Fee payable | 6 | ||||
| Taxes Paid | 7 | ||||
| (+)Tax Payable /(-)Refundable (6-7) | 8 | ||||
| Accreted Income & Tax Detail | Accreted Income as per section 115TD | 9 | |||
| Additional Tax payable u/s 115TD | 10 | ||||
| Interest payable u/s 115TE | 11 | ||||
| Additional Tax and interest payable | 12 | ||||
| Tax and interest paid | 13 | ||||
| (+)Tax Payable /(-)Refundable (12-13) | 14 | ||||
| Income Tax Return electronically transmitted on DD-MM-YYYY 00:00:00 from IP address __________________ and verified by__________________________ having PAN ______________ on _____________using *paper ITR-Verification Form /Electronic Verification Code _____________________ generated through ________________________mode | |||||
| System Generated Barcode/QR Code | |||||
*Strike off whichever is not applicable
DO NOT SEND THIS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO CPC, BENGALURU”.
[Notification No. 37/2024 F.No.370142/7/2024-TPL]
SURBENDU THAKUR, Under Secy. Tax Policy and Legislation
Note : The Income-tax Rules, 1962 were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, sub-section (i) vide notification number S.O. 969 (E), dated the 26th March, 1962 and last amended vide notification GSR 155(E), dated the 05th March 2024.
