Hi I have an client who has been filed belated IT Return for AY 2019-20. He has refund of amount more than 3 lakhs is he is elegible to be claimed now or not.
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This discussion clarifies whether a taxpayer can claim a refund even if they filed their Income Tax Return (ITR) belatedly. The consensus is that a refund is indeed claimable under Section 244A of the Income-tax Act, 1961, even for a belated return. While no specific documents are required beyond filing the ITR itself, it's important to note that interest on the refund amount may be forfeited due to the delay.
A refund is claimed when excess tax paid on your income during the year as per Section 244A of the Income-tax Act, 1961. However, in case of belated returns, you may lose the interest that would be due on the refund amount. In any case it is claimable.
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