Return late filing penalty fy 20-21

While punching data in utility late feees of rs 5000 is added in tax to be paid . As the filing date is extended then also late fees is applicable

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This discussion addresses confusion regarding the late filing penalty (Section 234F) for FY 20-21, even when filing dates are extended. Users are experiencing issues where the ITR utility incorrectly adds a £5000 penalty and a 'hash value error' when uploading JSON files. While circulars haven't waived this penalty, it appears to be a technical glitch in the utility that users are advised to wait for an update to resolve.

Late fee cannot be levied when the time limit for filing of return has been extended.

But the itr2 utility is adding 5000 for late filing 

Penalty under section 234F is levied for filing after due date of 31 07 2021

But if date is extended even then penalty has to be paid ? 

Yes.The circular doesn't waive penalty under section 234F

Oh but form 16 is not yet provided and the error of hash value error is not removed. 

Originally posted by : J Kandpal
But the itr2 utility is adding 5000 for late filing 

It seems the same is not yet updated on the portal/utility. Wait for some time for it to be updated

The circular for due date does not waive penalty under section 234F

I m facing an error saying invalid hash value . While uploading json file . Please guide how to rectify

1.Dekho yeh hai India Jahan paper unka kalam unki kaun rokega unko?
2.What hash error? show screen shot
234F is late filing fees , which chargeable after the due date,
Currently 234F is adding due to technical error, wait for some days
How many more days to wait. From last 2 months we are slogging. Cant the portal admins see the 234F to be removed? Utility is latest updated yesterday itself. What a fiasco!!!!! Last year refund is also pending...
If you have any other option , then do that? Otherwise we have only option to wait.
If you want to say something then tell to government.
Mr. Ankittt....will do that....no worries

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