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Updated Return of Income: Rules, Eligibility and Filing Process

Income Tax : Taxpayers can file updated returns within 48 months of the assessment year by paying additional tax. The provision promotes volunt...

June 9, 2026 15162 Views 0 comment Print

Updated Return After Reassessment Notice Comes With Higher Tax Cost Because Additional 10% Levy Proposed

Income Tax : The Finance Bill 2026 proposes allowing taxpayers to file an Updated Return even after receiving a reassessment notice under Secti...

March 6, 2026 2919 Views 0 comment Print

Section 139(8A) Updated Return (ITR-U): Law as Amended and Practical Implications

Income Tax : Section 139(8A) now permits filing of ITR-U within 48 months from the end of the assessment year. However, it cannot be used to re...

February 20, 2026 11241 Views 2 comments Print

Technical & Operational Impediments in Implementation of Section 139(8A)

Income Tax : Explore the legal and technical hurdles in filing Updated Returns under Section 139(8A), including Excel utility dependencies and ...

January 1, 2026 1581 Views 0 comment Print

Missed ITR Deadlines? Key “Cliff Dates” for Belated Returns & ITR-U

Income Tax : Explains deadlines for belated returns and the updated ITR-U window, helping taxpayers avoid escalating additional tax under secti...

December 28, 2025 4788 Views 0 comment Print


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Eligibility and Restrictions for Updated Income Tax Returns

Income Tax : Learn about updated returns under Section 139(8A) of the Income Tax Act, including eligibility criteria, restrictions, and conditi...

January 14, 2025 2472 Views 1 comment Print

Guide to Filing Updated Returns Under Section 139(8A)

Income Tax : Learn how to file updated returns under Section 139(8A) of the Income Tax Act within 24 months from the assessment year end. Know ...

March 9, 2024 2844 Views 0 comment Print

Last date to file ITR-U for A.Y. 2021-22 (F.Y. 2020-21) is 31.03.2024

Income Tax : Department urges taxpayers, to view their AIS through e-filing portal and file updated ITRs (ITR-U), wherever necessary. Eligible ...

March 4, 2024 7320 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on Updated Return Processing under Income Tax Section 139(8A)

Income Tax : Explore the challenges faced by Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association (R) in processing updated returns under Section ...

January 19, 2024 18117 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Telangana HC Dismisses Writ as Section 139(8A) Bars Updated Return During Pending Assessment

Income Tax : The Court ruled that an assessee cannot invoke Section 139(8A) after initiation of assessment proceedings under Section 143(2). It...

February 12, 2026 402 Views 0 comment Print

Notice by Jurisdictional AO, Assessment by NFAC Held Invalid: ITAT Quashes Entire 147 Proceedings

Income Tax : The Tribunal held the reassessment invalid as NFAC completed the process without issuing a mandatory notice under section 148A. It...

November 27, 2025 789 Views 0 comment Print

Digital Press is a Computer: ITAT Grants 60% Depreciation

Income Tax : The central issue was the correct depreciation rate for the HP Indigo Digital Press. ITAT Mumbai ruled the printer is an integral ...

October 24, 2025 474 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Notifies Form and Manner for filing Updated Return

Income Tax : CBDT Notifies vide Notification No. 48/2022-Income Tax Dated- 29.04.2022 Form and Manner for filing updated Income Tax return. Upd...

April 29, 2022 55353 Views 4 comments Print


ITR U – JSON saved in path not found. JSON generated from excel utility not found

February 14, 2023 149706 Views 20 comments Print

Discover how to resolve JSON saved in path not found error when generating a JSON file from an Excel-based utility for filing an ITR-U using Form 139(8A). Learn more.

Budget 2023 clarifies Section 234B interest while filing Updated Return

February 5, 2023 10557 Views 0 comment Print

Interest payable under section 234B shall be computed on an amount equal to the assessed tax as reduced by the amount of advance tax, the credit for which has been claimed in the earlier return, if any.

Updated Return (ITR-U) – Section 139(8A)

February 1, 2023 6735 Views 0 comment Print

Taxpayers filing an Updated Return (ITR-U) u/s 139(8A) get a chance to disclose additional income & pay additional taxes. Know the eligibility criteria!

Updated Return – Section 139(8A) – An Analysis

January 25, 2023 11562 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about the updated return process under section 139(8A) of the Income Tax Act. File or update your ITR within two years for improved tax compliance.

ITR-U Return: Last Resort for those Who Missed ITR Due Date

January 23, 2023 16698 Views 1 comment Print

Filing ITR-U Return in India: Discover the benefits, process, and additional income tax payable. Learn about the updated return facility introduced in Union Budget 2022 under Section 139(8A) for taxpayers who missed the ITR due date. Understand the conditions, benefits, and calculation of additional tax payable. Stay informed and compliant with the tax laws.

Section 139(8A) – Updated Return

January 21, 2023 80835 Views 5 comments Print

Explore Section 139(8A) – Updated Return, offering a unique opportunity for individuals and companies to rectify omissions or errors in their tax filings. Understand who can file, conditions, and restrictions. Delve into practical examples, time limits, and considerations for multiple scenarios.

ITR-U : The great anomaly in an interpretation of section 140B of Income Tax Act, 1961 by CBDT

January 8, 2023 13269 Views 1 comment Print

Unraveling the anomaly in section 140B of the Income Tax Act, 1961 by CBDT – ITR-U. Delve into the complexities when an updated return impacts the refund, causing illogical consequences. Explore the need for reconsideration and amendments for a more balanced tax framework.

Overview of New ITR form ITR-U

January 7, 2023 55692 Views 2 comments Print

Section 139(8A) of the Income Tax Act and rule 12AC of Income tax rules gives the taxpayers a chance to update their returns or to file a new return in case no return was filed earlier, for a period upto two years from the end of the relevant assessment year. The purpose for introduction of form ITR-U is to optimise tax compliance by taxpayers without provoking legal action.

Updated Return – Comprehensive chart from AY 2020-21 to 2022-23

January 5, 2023 3885 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains What is Updated Return, Who can file Updated Return, Time Limit to file Updated Return, Manner of Computation of Tax in case of Updated Return and contains Comprehensive chart related to Updated Return from AY 2020-21 to 2022-23.

Update Return under section 139(8A)

December 30, 2022 16677 Views 1 comment Print

Learn how the Updated Return under Income Tax Act, 1961 Section 139(8A) is helping taxpayers promote voluntary tax compliance and reduce litigation.

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