Reminder for e-Filing of Income Tax Returns for AY 2014-15

CA Sandeep Kanoi

Income Tax Department has started sending Reminder by email to those who have not filed their Income tax return for Assessment Year 2014-15.  Reminder is  based on data available with e-filing website of Income tax India. In the reminder, department has provided a form in which Assessee has to provide the reason for non filing of return. Assessee can choose the option applicable to him and after choosing his option he can click the submit button  given in the email :-

A format of one such letter is as follows :-

Reminder for Filing of Income Tax Return for Assessment Year 2014-15 – PAN: ABCPJXXXXP

Dear Taxpayer,

This is a gentle reminder for you to file your Income Tax Return for Assessment Year 2014-15. Though, the due date for filing returns for AY 2014-15 is over, there is a provision under the Income Tax Act to file a belated return which may help you to remain compliant with requirements of law. E-filing is simple, easy and convenient as you would have experienced in previous years.

You are, therefore, kindly requested to login to https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in and download the free return preparation software with a host of new features to help you in preparing the Income Tax return and submit your return. You can also prepare and submit ITR-1 and ITR-4S online.

Please take some time to browse through all the value – added services offered on the E-filing website that will help you prepare your return accurately and guide you in case of any prior pending items.

Will be submitting ITR shortly.

Already submitted the ITR of AY 2014-15 online.

Already submitted the ITR of AY 2014-15 in paper-mode.

Income is below taxable limit for AY 2014-15.

Needless to mention that the quicker you submit your return and send the signed ITR-V (ITR-Verification) form to CPC, Bangalore, the faster you will get your refund, if any, credited to your bank account. As on 23rd December 2014, over 58.17 lakh refunds have already been issued for AY 2014-15! File early to get your return processed soon.

Regards,
e-Filing Team,
Income Tax Department