How many previous years’ Income Tax returns can be filed after due date? Let’s remove confusion
Arjuna (Fictional Character): Krishna, just a few days are left for the end of due date of filing returns for financial year 2018-19 i.e AY 2019-20 . Some lethargic tax payers are in hurry for filing their Income tax return for Financial Year 2018-19, but the due date of filing the return is July or September. How many previous years’ Income Tax returns can be filed?
Krishna (Fictional Character): Arjuna, for the Financial Year 2018-19 i.e AY 2019-20 the due date for filing for a salaried person or other taxpayers is 31st July 2019 and for any company and other taxpayers is 30th September 2019 and for transfer pricing applicable assesse it is 30th November. However, there are certain provisions under Income Tax Act, applicable for tax payers for filing their return after the due date. But please note that they come with restrictions.
Arjuna: Krishna, if the taxpayer has not filed the return before the due date then how should the tax payer file the return later?
Krishna: Arjuna, if the return is not filed as per section 139(1) of The Income Act then the tax payer can file the return till the end of that particular assessment year. For e.g. return for Financial Year 2018-19 can be filed till 31st March 2020. But please note that, the return filed after the due date i.e. 31st July or 30th September is considered as Belated Return of section 139(4).
Arjuna: Krishna, if the tax payer wants to file the return of preceding to previous years then what?
Krishna: Arjuna, as per income tax act return of the preceding years e.g. for F.Y. 2017-18 filed now, is generally called “time bared”. Further many tax payers manually submit the preceding 2 or 3 previous years return to complete their remaining responsibilities. However, whether to consider these returns or not is the discretion of the department. Income tax department may decide whether a penalty is to be imposed or not for such type of return. So tax payer should avoid filing a late return.
Arjuna: Krishna, what would happen if the tax payer has not filed the return?
Krishna: Arjuna, it is the responsibility of the tax payer to file the return. If the tax payer receives the notice of enquiry under section 142(1) or notice of Escaping income under section 148 then tax payer may file the return before the date as mentioned in notice or before completion of Assessment. This means the department gives one more chance but penalty can be levied by the department in such conditions.
Arjuna: Krishna, what can be the consequences if the tax payer has filed the return after due date i.e Belated return?
Krishna: Arjuna, for maintaining discipline and for planning, the department decides a certain due date for filing the return. If this is not followed then the tax payer has to bear the consequences. The following can be the consequences for filing belated return:-
1. If late return is filed then it cannot be revised
2. If loss is shown in the return then it cannot be carried forward
3. If a tax liability arose to the taxpayer then an interest will be imposed
4. If there is refund to the taxpayer then after the due date he will not get the amount of interest.
5. If a person fails to furnish return within due date, the assessing officer may levy a penalty u/s 271F as follows:
| Date of Filing | Fees Leviable |
| If the return is furnished after the due date of filing but on or before the 31st day of December. | Five thousand rupees |
| In any other case | Ten thousand rupees |
| Note: If the total income of the person does not exceed five lakh rupees, the fee payable under this section shall not exceed one thousand rupees. | |
Arjuna: Krishna, if tax payer has not filed return within due dates then should he file the return or what is the remedy?
Krishna: Arjuna, even though it is late the tax payer should file the return. All tax payers who have not filed the return for FY 2018-19 then they should file the return before 31st March 2020. For e.g. If taxpayer is having tax liability for preceding to FY 2018-19 year then the tax payer should pay tax and submit the Computation of Income, copy of challan along with the application to the department. It’s a voluntary compliance form the tax payer hence, lesser interest and penalty may be levied otherwise tax payer will have to face the consequences. If there is refund of previous years then taxpayer may make application to the commissioner for claiming refund.
Arjuna: Krishna, what should the tax payer learn from this?
Krishna: Arjuna, Tax payer should file the return before due date because due to computerization it is easy to find the defaulter. Further if there are entries in form 26AS of TDS and if the return is not filed then it can be problematic for the tax payer. Further if return is not filed within the due date then banks may not consider return for Loan purpose, etc. Please note that, while driving a vehicle on the route of laws, return should be filed before due date, as there is no U turn and in future Toll needs to be paid i.e. penalty would be imposed.
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my yearly income is under 20k and i have a pan number from last 20 year how i submit nil return
How to file itr ay 2015-16.
For FY 2016-17 I entered wrong income in ITR of 2016-17. I entered more than 2.5 Lakh but it is less than 2.5 Lakh. Please provide me solution
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Sir, Due to some system error (PAN) i can’t paid my TDS for 2016 -2019. Pls tell me if any possibility to submit Form 16 now.
If anybody want to file any previous year from (2009-10 to 2018-19)..
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Sir i have files my return in time for at 2016 17 but it for rejected due to pending verification. What are the options i have
A friend of mine has not filed income tax returns since AY 2010-2011. He is a government employee. Government has been keeping Form 16 in the treasury website for all the years till date. Can he file tax returns for all the years since 2011 now.
sir I have filed itr of a.y 2009-2010,on time, now out standing demand is displayed on the sight due to intrest paid by bank which was not calculated on. time whether it may be reviewed now
Dear Sir
My ITR website shows ITS status for AY2016-2017 as return invalidated . I want to correct the same now is there a possibility to do the same . Can you please guide me on the same and also my income is below 500000 annually will there be any penalty ITR filed but status is return invalidated
Dear sir,
How can we transfer last year tds amount to current year tds
for example , FY 2017-2018 , deducated TDS Rs. 10000/- , Now we cannot refund that TDS , Then What will we do and what is procedure for refund of Rs, 10000 in this financial year , Is it possible , if possible please give suggetion
My colleague have not filed IT return for AY 2013-14. Shall he file now. If so please guide how to file in e filing site
There is difference in the amounts of TDS recovered
from my pension as per form 16 provided by the Bank and as per form 26 AS ( the amount of pension and TDS mentioned in 26 AS is less than that inform 16.
Can I take the 26 AS figures as it is more beneficial for me. Please reply
me
Can I file my IT Returns of FY 2012-13 , although I am salaried and have no other income … post that I filed all my returns
I have not filed income tax for 2011-12. and now i got a notice for not filing of ITR. WHAT should be my reply.
and what should be my action now.
Hi sir can i file its for 2014-15 now
Hi,
I have a query(5th June 2017), today I came to know my CA has not file a return for FY 2014-15,
for 2015-16 I only file the ITR, now I have to file ITR for 2016-17
So would like to know can I file ITR for FY 2014-15 along with FY 2016-17 ITR
sir i was not file it return last 5 years. but employer has deducted my tds. then it is possible to file IT return now for last 5 year. and which penalty have levy to pay.
sir i want to file ITR FY 2012- 2013 and FY 2013 -14..if any way then suggest me ..At Income tax site when we file ITR then we get that year option ..Suppose if i file it then what happen ?
महोदय मुझे यह जानना है कि मैं 2013-14 के रिटर्न को पूरा कर सकता हूं –
Sir,
i have filed IT RETURNS for 2014-15 and 2015-16.but my i dint filed for years 2009-10 to 2013-14. Isn’t chance to file income tax online or manual. what is the procedure for claim TDS.Please suggest me.
Mr. Ankush , thanks so much for your kindness and answering every query in detail
SIR AS I HAVE NOT FILED RETURN FOR LAST 3 F.Y AS MY INCOME FALLS UNDER NON TAXABLE INCOME . CAN I FILE RETURN FOR THESE YEARS AND WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE
In December 2016 i filed return of 14/15,can i revise it.
Dear Sir,
MY TDS DEDUCTED FROM 2011-12 BUT I HAVE NOT FILE MY INCOME TAX RETURNS. I HAVE RECEIVE A NOTICE FROM INCOME TAX RETURN YOU NOT FILE INCOME TAX RETURNS 12-13 PLEASE INFORM ME THAT HOW MANY YEAR I CAN FILE MY INCOME TAX RETURNS
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i am a government contractor and TDS is deducted from my payments, i have not filed returns since last 25 years and in this period i was very tense and i lost everything in losses in business including my house and properties. now i want to start afresh with the same name. can i be free from filing old returns and to file new fresh returns from now onwards when i start my business again from zero? please reply to me as i am very tense. thanks and regards.
Sir I want to know that can i fill 2013-14 return know
Sorry TGD Retuns were uploaded by the Postal Department in December, 2015.
I had taken up a case with Postal Authrities for NOT issuing Form 16A to the poor Small Savings Agents. This resulted in the Department uploading TDS details only in December, 1975. The poor village Agents are NOT responsible for the delay. For want of Form 16A and non reflection in Form 26AS, they could not file ITRs and claim refund. What is the remedy?
sir i have not filled my return from financial year 2009-10, 2010-11,2011-12 and 2012-13
and how i file above return and what are consequences if i filled these returns as late return . if i file late return , refund received or not. and what under section i file late return.
please suggest me for above cases.
I forgot to claim tax refund and missed to checkbox for refund option while filing ITR for past 3 years. I wish to claim my taxable income as I have shown valid proof which comes below normal taxable income but when I filed for this year it did not give an option of getting refund as FY 2015-16 my income has not exceeded above 2.5L. Please let me know the procedure as to how to claim refund for last 3 years?
I receive non filler notice of ITR when i online filing ITR 4 for the F.y.2013-14 message display date is over what can i do
can i file my IT return for A.Y.2014-15 NOW & HOW?? WHAT PROCEDURE HAVE TO FOLLOW
dear Sir, I arvind jha want to file ITR for last three year how can we file pls update us
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Hi,
I realised today that I have to pay 835 Rs more to Income tax authority for the finanicia year 2012-13. Could you please help me in guiding underwhich section I should revise my tax. I know it is late and this I realized after going through 143(1) Demand Notice. There was communication going on from last one year with TAX department.
I’m a Salary employee in Private Engineering college i worked since2010-2014 november then i shifted to abroad in Feb,2015, now i came back from abroad on holidays i’m going to buy a new house when i approached bank for housing loan they asked FORM-16 for last 3 years but my previous employer paid my salary through bank per month Rs.23000/- after deduction of P.T.only other than i don’t have any salary slips from my past employer so now bank asking FORM-16A for 2011-12, 12-13, 13-14 financial years is it possible to file returns now with late payment fee past employer now agreed to provide salary certificates for those years so kindly guide me to get FORM-16A to get Housing loan from bank..