Tax refund
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07 March 2016
I can claim refund after 2 year submitting my it return?
07 March 2016
Dear
Pls elaborate the case properly.
To which AY the itr relates.
When did you file return?
Or not filed return.
Pls elaborate the case properly.
To which AY the itr relates.
When did you file return?
Or not filed return.
24 March 2016
assessment year14_15, 15_16 and yet not file the return
26 July 2025
Here's what you need to know about claiming a tax refund if you haven't filed your returns for AY 2014-15 and AY 2015-16 yet:
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### 1. **Time Limit to Claim Refund**
* Under **Section 139(5)** of the Income Tax Act, you can file a **belated return** within **one year from the end of the relevant assessment year** or before the completion of assessment, whichever is earlier.
* For AY 2014-15 (FY 2013-14), the last date to file a belated return was **31 March 2016**.
* For AY 2015-16 (FY 2014-15), the last date was **31 March 2017**.
Since it is now well past these dates, **filing returns for these years is generally barred** unless the Income Tax Department grants you permission (like for some special circumstances or assessments).
---
### 2. **Refund Claim**
* If you have **excess tax paid or TDS deducted**, you can claim a refund by filing the **Income Tax Return**.
* However, if you file your return **after the due date** (i.e., belated return), you **cannot claim a refund for more than 2 years from the end of the relevant assessment year** as per **Section 244(2)**.
So, for AY 2014-15 and 2015-16, the refund claim window is closed now.
---
### 3. **What You Can Do Now**
* You can still **file your pending returns**, but:
* You may have to pay **interest and penalties** for late filing.
* No refund claims will be entertained for these years.
* Alternatively, if you believe you have a **genuine refund claim**, you can approach the Income Tax Department with a **written request or application under Section 154 or 153** for rectification or reassessment (but this is a complex process).
---
### Summary:
| Assessment Year | Last Date to File Belated Return | Refund Claim Allowed? |
| --------------- | -------------------------------- | --------------------- |
| AY 2014-15 | 31 March 2016 | No (expired) |
| AY 2015-16 | 31 March 2017 | No (expired) |
---
If you want, I can guide you on how to file your pending returns now or how to communicate with the department for any special cases. Would you like that?
---
### 1. **Time Limit to Claim Refund**
* Under **Section 139(5)** of the Income Tax Act, you can file a **belated return** within **one year from the end of the relevant assessment year** or before the completion of assessment, whichever is earlier.
* For AY 2014-15 (FY 2013-14), the last date to file a belated return was **31 March 2016**.
* For AY 2015-16 (FY 2014-15), the last date was **31 March 2017**.
Since it is now well past these dates, **filing returns for these years is generally barred** unless the Income Tax Department grants you permission (like for some special circumstances or assessments).
---
### 2. **Refund Claim**
* If you have **excess tax paid or TDS deducted**, you can claim a refund by filing the **Income Tax Return**.
* However, if you file your return **after the due date** (i.e., belated return), you **cannot claim a refund for more than 2 years from the end of the relevant assessment year** as per **Section 244(2)**.
So, for AY 2014-15 and 2015-16, the refund claim window is closed now.
---
### 3. **What You Can Do Now**
* You can still **file your pending returns**, but:
* You may have to pay **interest and penalties** for late filing.
* No refund claims will be entertained for these years.
* Alternatively, if you believe you have a **genuine refund claim**, you can approach the Income Tax Department with a **written request or application under Section 154 or 153** for rectification or reassessment (but this is a complex process).
---
### Summary:
| Assessment Year | Last Date to File Belated Return | Refund Claim Allowed? |
| --------------- | -------------------------------- | --------------------- |
| AY 2014-15 | 31 March 2016 | No (expired) |
| AY 2015-16 | 31 March 2017 | No (expired) |
---
If you want, I can guide you on how to file your pending returns now or how to communicate with the department for any special cases. Would you like that?
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