Penalty u/s 234F is still calculated after 31st July 2021 - Even after Due date Extention

I am filing ITR for FY 2020-2021 in New IT portal, Its showing penalty u/s 234E - Even after IT due date extension.

I guess its Technical error.

What is your opinion ?

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Users are reporting that the new Income Tax portal is still calculating the Section 234F penalty for late filing, even though the due date for FY 2020-2021 (AY 2021-22) has been extended. This appears to be a technical glitch with the portal, likely caused by Infosys. It's advised not to file your return immediately to avoid paying the incorrect penalty and to submit a grievance to the IT department.

I will suggest you not to file the itr now, file after some days , there are lot of technical issues on site right now
File after some time portal is not working properly

The  due date for filing of Income-tax return for the Assessment Year 2021-22 has been extended,to 30 Sep 21  but no relief shall be provided from the interest chargeable under section 234A if the tax liability exceeds Rs. 1 lakh. Thus, if self-assessment tax liability of a taxpayer exceeds Rs. 1 lakh, he would be liable to pay interest under section 234A from the expiry of original due dates which is 31 Jul 2021.for most...assesses.

 

 

 

 

Originally posted by : Devanathan M

The  due date for filing of Income-tax return for the Assessment Year 2021-22 has been extended,to 30 Sep 21  but no relief shall be provided from the interest chargeable under section 234A if the tax liability exceeds Rs. 1 lakh. Thus, if self-assessment tax liability of a taxpayer exceeds Rs. 1 lakh, he would be liable to pay interest under section 234A from the expiry of original due dates which is 31 Jul 2021.for most...assesses.

The above is applicable for section 234A. I stand corrected as below..

Section 234F is penalty for delay in filing the Income-tax return. Since the last date has been extended 30 Sep, no penal Interest is payable for returns filed till 30  Sep 21

 

 

 

 

 

FILE TOMORROW
Correct Mr D

I was compiling my return on the filing utility today. Surprisingly the 234F fee is sitll showing even when my tax paid is in excess of what is required. Infosys screw up is not over yet...

Yes. Even today if you try to file your ta return fir AY 2021-22, 234 F penalty of Rs 1000 is showing up despite the fact that the last date for filing has been extended till 31 December 2021. 

Just send a grievance after logging in and wait for the correction by Infosys on the portal. Don't file the return as yet and pay extra Rs 1000 and hoping for a refund.

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