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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 15165 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 2925 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 11244 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


Newly Introduced ITR-U For Filing of Updated Return

May 16, 2022 159423 Views 16 comments Print

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified a new Rule 12AC and a new Form ITR-U which shall be required to be filed along with the respective ITR, to furnish an updated return

Section 139(8A) of Income Tax Act: ITR-U (Updated Income Tax Return)

May 16, 2022 76224 Views 13 comments Print

Explore Section 139(8A) of the Income Tax Act with the introduction of ITR-U for ‘Updated’ income tax returns. Learn about the new provision allowing taxpayers to rectify errors or omissions within two years of filing, accompanied by additional tax payments. Ensure compliance and stay informed with the latest updates.

All about ITR U – Updated income tax return

May 13, 2022 14943 Views 1 comment Print

Discover the details of ITR-U, the updated income tax return under Section 139(8A) of the Income Tax Act. Learn about the filing period, limitations, required details, and additional tax payments. Uncover reasons for updating and the criteria for eligibility. Stay informed for a seamless tax filing experience.

Updated Return – A New Return Filing Facility under Income Tax Act

May 11, 2022 136938 Views 5 comments Print

Finance Act, 2022 has brought new Income Tax return filing facility to be known as ‘Updated Return’. For this purpose a new sub section 8(A) has been added to section 139 of the Income Tax Act (w.e.f. 01.04.2022). Simultaneously, a new Rule 12AC has also been inserted in the Income Tax Rules, wherein form and manner of filing updated return has been prescribed.

ITR-U (New Income Tax Form)

May 9, 2022 74058 Views 8 comments Print

Learn about the updated income tax form ITR-U and how it can help correct errors, reduce losses, and claim tax credits.

Updated Return u/s 139(8A)

May 4, 2022 78843 Views 12 comments Print

Discover the benefits of filing the Updated Return u/s 139(8A) under the Income Tax Act. Learn about the eligibility and conditions for submitting the Updated Return and avoid tax uncertainties.

Update Return- Report Under Reported Income!

May 2, 2022 6486 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the new concept of Update Return in income tax. Discover the consequences of under reported income and how to rectify it for assessment years.

Updated Return – Section 139(8A) – Income Tax – (FAQs)

May 1, 2022 33564 Views 2 comments Print

Understand the concept of Updated Return under section 139(8A) of the Income Tax Act. File corrected returns, reduce losses, and rectify incorrect disclosures.

CBDT Notifies Form and Manner for filing Updated Return

April 29, 2022 55353 Views 4 comments Print

CBDT Notifies vide Notification No. 48/2022-Income Tax Dated- 29.04.2022 Form and Manner for filing updated Income Tax return. Updated return can be filed from the assessment year 2020-21 onwards. Return shall be filed in form no. ITR-U along with applicable ITR form from ITR-1 to ITR-7. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF […]

Updated Return under Income Tax Act

April 12, 2022 14289 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about the updated provision of filing an income tax return under the Income Tax Act. Find out how to file an updated return within two years from the end of the assessment year.

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