Update ITR filing deadline is 31 March: How to avoid 50% additional tax – CNBC TV18

Update ITR filing deadline is 31 March: How to avoid 50% additional tax – CNBC TV18


Taxpayers have to enter their updated Income Tax Return (ITR-U) for FY 2022-23 (Ay 2023-24) before 31 March 2025 to avoid high penalty and additional tax burden.

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The Income Tax Department has urged to file on time, as returns filed before the time limit attract additional tax of 25%.

Remembering the deadline increases this additional tax, plus up to 50% of the interest.

What is an updated ITR?

The ITR-U allows taxpayers to correct errors or disclose unrestricted income in the previously filed returns. In 2022, this provision allows amendment within two years of the relevant assessment year.

Taxpayers can file an updated return, even if they have missed the filing of original or belts.

ITR -U is a form that allows taxpayers to update their income tax returns.

Tax implication on time basis

Before 31 March, 2025: 25% Additional Tax + Interest

March 31, after 2025: 50% additional tax + interest

New rule from April 2025

The government has planned to extend the ITR-U filing period from two years to four years. While it gives taxpayers more time to declare undeclared income, it also comes with high punishment taxes.

So far, more than 90 lakh updated ITRs have been filed in the last four years, with â‚ı 9,118 crore.

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