Last date to file Updated ITR for AY 2020-21 is 31.03.2023 – Kind Attention Taxpayers!

Last date to file Updated ITR for AY 2020-21 is 31.03.23

Kind Attention Taxpayers!

Last date to file Updated ITR for AY 2020-21 is 31.03.23. Don’t miss this last chance!

Updated ITRs for AY 2021-22 & 2022-23 can also be filed by 31.03.23 to avoid paying higher tax later.

Pl refer to S. 139(8A) of IT Act, 1961.

Don’t delay, file today

1. Persons eligible for filing Updated Return u/s 139(8A)

All persons (Individual, HUF, Firms/LLP, Companies, AOP, BOI etc) are eligible to file Updated returns u/s 139(8A). But the taxpayers needs to meet the following criteria to file the updated returns

1. The Updated return can be filed only if the taxpayer has not filed the return of income earlier or there are errors/omissions in original filed return.
2. The Updated return can be filed only if the taxpayer has to disclose any additional income which was missed earlier and should pay additional taxes.

2. Persons not eligible to file Updated Return u/s 139(8A)

All persons (Individual, HUF, Firms/LLP, Companies, AOP, BOI etc) are eligible to file Updated returns u/s 139(8A). But the updated return cannot be filed in below cases.

1. If it is Return of Loss.
2. If it has the effect of decreasing the tax liability or increasing the refund.
3. A search has been initiated u/s 132 or books of accounts or other documents or any assets are requisitioned u/s 132(A).
4. A Survey has been conducted u/s 133A other than Section 133A(2A).
5. If any Assessment is pending or completed.
6. If Assessing Officer has information about the assessee under specified acts .
7. If any information has been received u/s 90 or 90A and same has been communicated to him before the date of furnishing updated return.
8. If any Prosecution proceedings have been initiated before the date of furnishing updated return.
9. If the taxpayer belongs to such class of persons as notified by board.

IMPORTANT NOTE

As a result of furnishing of an ‘updated’ return for any financial year, if the following is reduced for any subsequent year, then the person shall be required to file an ‘updated’ return for each subsequent year that was filed.

• Loss or any part thereof carried forward under Chapter VI; or
• Unabsorbed depreciation carried forward under Section 32(2); or
• Tax credit carried forward under Section 115JAA; or
• Tax credit carried forward under Section 115JD

3. Time Limit to file Updated Returns

The time limit for filing updated returns is 2 years from the end of such relevant assessment year

• For AY 2020-21 (FY 2019-20): The due date for filing updated return is 31st Mar 2023.
• For AY 2021-22 (FY 2020-21): The due date for filing updated return is 31st Mar 2024.
• For AY 2022-23 (FY 2021-22): The due date for filing updated return is 31st Mar 2025.

4. Penalty / Additional Tax Payable

Updated return can be filed only with the penalty. The penalty for filing Updated return is as follows

1. Filed within 12 months from the end of relevant assessment year: Penalty is 25% of aggregate of tax and interest payable on filing of updated return
2. Filed after 12 months from the end of relevant assessment year: Penalty is 50% of aggregate of tax and interest payable on filing on updated return

Note: Section 140B provides for payment and computation of tax, interest, fee and additional income tax on updated return

5. ITR Form for filing Updated return and details required

“ITR-U” has been notified by the Income Tax Department for filing updated return u/s 139(8A). The following are the details required to be furnished in ITR-U. The following are the information required to be given in ITR-U apart from the general information

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can we file the Updated return without filing original or belated returns?

Yes, Updated return can be filed even if the original or belated returns is not filed.

2. How many times can I file Updated return?

Updated return can be filed only once and it is not possible to revise updated return.

3. From which date, Section 139(8A) is effective?

139(8A) is effective from 01st Apr 2022 and the tax payers can utilize the same from 01st Apr 2022 for FY 2019-20, FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22.

4. Do I need to pay penalty u/s 234F for filing updated return?

If you are filing the updated return for first time (not filed earlier), then you are required to pay penalty u/s 234F. If you have filed return earlier, then penalty u/s 234F will not be levied.

5. Will the return filed u/s 139(8A) will be considered as defective?

ITR filed u/s 139(8A) will be considered as defective if the return does not include tax payment details.