Finance Professional
20068 Points
Joined November 2019
To,
The Assessing Officer,
[Address of the Assessing Officer]
Subject: Request for Condonation of Delay under Section 119 of the Income Tax Act, 1961
Dear Sir/Madam,
I, [Your Name], would like to bring to your kind attention the following details and seek condonation of delay for rectifying the return of Assessment Year (AY) 2017-18:
Permanent Account Number (PAN): [Your PAN]
Assessment Year: 2017-18
Original Date of Filing: [Original Date of Filing]
Date of Rectification: [Date of Rectification]
Explanation for the Delay:
[Provide a clear and concise explanation for the delay in rectifying the return. In this case, mention that instead of rectifying the return of AY 2017-18, you rectified the Financial Year (FY) 2017-18.]
Steps Taken to Rectify the Error:
[Describe the actions taken to correct the mistake, such as consulting a tax professional or understanding the correct procedure for rectification.]
Supporting Documents:
[Include a list of supporting documents attached to the application, such as copies of the original and rectified returns, communication with tax authorities, or any other relevant documents.]
Request for Condonation of Delay:
I kindly request your office to consider condoning the delay in rectifying the return for AY 2017-18 due to the inadvertent error mentioned above. I assure you that the rectification has been made in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act.
I understand the importance of adhering to the timelines specified by the Income Tax Act and regret any inconvenience caused due to the delay. I assure you that this error was unintentional and does not reflect any intention to evade tax liabilities.
I would be grateful if you could grant condonation of delay under Section 119 of the Income Tax Act and allow the rectified return to be processed accordingly.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]