Filing Form 29B after your Income Tax Return (ITR) may incur a penalty under Section 271B of the Income Tax Act, amounting to Rs. 1,50,000 or 0.5% of total sales, whichever is less. If you file Form 29B before September 30th but after your ITR, it is recommended to revise your ITR to incorporate the data from Form 29B.
22 September 2023
If a taxpayer fails to file Form 29B within the due date, they may be subject to a penalty. According to section 271B of the Income Tax Act, the penalty for late filing of Form 29B is Rs. 1,50,000 or 0.5% of the total sales, turnover or gross receipts of the business, whichever is lower.