Comprehensive Guide to Section 140B: Taxation of Updated Returns Under the Income Tax Act

CA Jaydeep Babubhai Vadher | Last updated: 01 March 2025

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Section 140B outlines the process for paying taxes when you file an updated income tax return under Section 139(8A). This allows taxpayers to correct previous filings for earlier financial years, but it comes with an additional tax liability. The rules differ slightly depending on whether you hadn't filed a return at all or if you're amending a previously filed one, with specific calculations for tax, interest, and a penalty based on how late the updated return is filed.

Section 140B governs the tax payment mechanism when an assessee furnishes an updated return under Section 139(8A). This provision was introduced to allow taxpayers to rectify their tax filings by submitting an updated return for prior financial years, albeit with an additional tax liability. The pr

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"Knowledge is power, but continuous learning is supremacy." - CA Jaydeep B. Vadher As a Chartered Accountant with over 8 years of experience, I specialize in delivering comprehensive financial services that drive business growth and ensure regulatory compliance. My expertise spans taxation, statutory and tax audits, f ... Read more

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