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Published: Mar 31, 2023
Updated: Mar 31, 2023
Have you made mistakes or forgotten to report income in your income tax return? Don't worry, the Income Tax Act provides an opportunity for taxpayers to rectify their mistakes by filing an updated return, also known as an ITR-U form. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about the ITR-U form, including who can file it, when to file it, and how to do it.
An ITR-U form is a form that allows taxpayers to update their income tax return by rectifying any errors or omissions made within two years from the end of the relevant assessment year. The ITR-U form was introduced in the Union Budget of 2022 to encourage tax compliance among taxpayers and avoid legal actions.
Any taxpayer who has made mistakes or omitted certain income details in their original,
belated, or revised returns can file an ITR-U form to update their return. Some common
reasons for filing an ITR-U form include incorrect declaration of income, choosing the wrong
head of income, paying tax at the wrong rate, and reducing carried forward loss or
unabsorbed depreciation.
However, there are certain cases where a taxpayer is not eligible to file an ITR-U form. This
includes situations where an updated return has already been filed, when filing a nil or loss
return, claiming or enhancing a refund amount, or when search proceedings or surveys have
been initiated against the taxpayer.
To file an ITR-U form, you must download the form from the official income tax department website. Fill in the necessary details, such as PAN, assessment year, and tax calculation, and submit the form online. Remember to pay any additional tax liabilities that may arise from filing an ITR-U form.
The time limit for filing an ITR-U form is within 24 months from the end of the relevant assessment year. For example, for the assessment year 2020-21, you can file an ITR-U form until the end of the financial year 2022-23, which is 31st March 2023.
If you file an ITR-U form within 12 months from the end of the relevant assessment year, you will have to pay an additional tax of 25% of the tax amount, along with interest. If you file an ITR-U form after 12 months but within 24 months from the end of the relevant assessment year, you will have to pay an additional tax of 50% of the tax amount, along with interest.
Filing an ITR-U form is an excellent opportunity for taxpayers to rectify any mistakes made in their income tax return. As long as you file the form within the specified time limit and pay any additional tax liabilities that may arise, you can avoid legal actions and maintain good tax compliance.
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