Hi,
We have deducted TDS but there was a delay in filing eTDS returns.
It happened twice so far.
Case1:
We had deducted and paid TDS to government on 11th May 2013, but we filed eTDS returns on 30th July 2013.
Case2:
We had deducted and paid to TDS to government on 03rd August 2013, but filed eTDS returns on 05th February 2014.
Our accountant forgot the transactions and failed to file returns on time though we deducted TDS paid to government within the time frame.
In the above two cases, Do we need to pay penalty for late returns filing?
If Yes, how much it would be?
I heard that many people are not paying penalty even if there is a delay in filing eTDS returns as there is a case on Stay with Supreme court. Is that correct?
Our accountant says not to worry about it.
Please suggest.