There are many who might not have filed last year returns and wondering if they can file their last year tax returns this year? And if yes what is the process to do so?
The good news is yes you can file your income tax returns of last year and here are more details.
At this point of time you are eligible to file two tax returns – One for the present assessment year and one for the previous assessment year.
So as of today you can file returns for present assessment year 2017-18 (FY 2016-17) and last Assessment Year 2016-17 (FY 2015-16).
The table below gives you the details:
Assessment year | Financial Year | Tax Return can be filed by | Implication for the Tax Payer |
2015-16 or before | 2014-15 or before | Cannot be filed without IT department permission |
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2016-17 | 2015-16 | 31-Mar-17 |
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2017-18 | 2016-17 | 31-Jul-17 |
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2017-18 | 2016-17 | 31-Mar-17 |
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2017-18 | 2016-17 | After 31-Mar-17 |
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Download: Ultimate Tax Saving ebook with tax calculator FY 2017-18
Also Read: 21 changes in Income Tax laws in FY 2017-18
Here is a list of benefits you miss on in case you skip the July 31 deadline:
1% Monthly Late payment fee on tax due: In case after adding up all the TDS and advance taxes, if there is any tax payable from your side, you will need to pay monthly 1% late fee on the amount due for each month of delay.
Late refund: if you file your ITR late, you will also get your excess tax paid refunded late. This is a loss as you could have put to the money to better use and you obviously loose on the interest part.
Cannot revise your ITR: You cannot file a revised return in case you filed your original ITR late. This can be a major drawback if you find some error on a later date or just forgot to take advantage of some tax exemption.
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Here are some posts which can help you with e-filing of ITR 2017:
1. Which ITR form to fill for Tax Returns for AY 2017-18?
2. 9 key changes in ITR Forms for AY 2017-18
3. How to Claim Tax Exemptions while filing ITR?
4. How to Link Your PAN Number to Aadhaar Online & Offline?
5. Use Challan 280 to Pay Self Assessment Tax Online
6. Form 26AS – Verify Before Filing Tax Return
7. 5 Ways to e-Verify your Income Tax Returns
8. What if You DO NOT file your Returns by due Date?
9. Can I file my Last Year Tax Return?
10. Why and How to Revise Your Tax Return?
11. What does Intimation U/S 143(1) of Income Tax Act mean?
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Cannot carry forward your losses: you cannot carry forward following losses in case of delayed filing:
However you can still carry forward loss from House property. The above list is not comprehensive and may impact you the wrong way in case of late filing of tax returns.
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