The government is introducing a one-month grace period for filing Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) statements. This change, effective from 1st April 2025, aims to reduce inconvenience for taxpayers caused by delayed filings. Previously, there was no specific grace period mentioned for penalty waivers related to late filings under Section 271H, though a longer period was allowed for filing belated returns.
Penalty for failure to furnish statements
Section 271H of the Act inter alia relates to penalty for failure to file Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) or Tax Collected at Source (TCS) returns/ statements within the due date. Sub-section (3) of section 271H of the Act states that no penalty shall be levied if the person proves that after paying TDS/ TCS along with fees and interest to the credit of the Central Government, the person has filed the TDS/TCS statement before the expiry of period of one ye
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FAQ :
From 1st April 2025, there will be a one-month grace period for filing TDS/TCS statements to avoid penalties under Section 271H.
This amendment will take effect from the 1st day of April, 2025.
Section 271H of the Act deals with penalties for failing to file Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) or Tax Collected at Source (TCS) returns or statements by the due date.
To avoid penalty, individuals must pay the outstanding TDS/TCS along with any applicable fees and interest to the Central Government, and then file the TDS/TCS statement within one month from the prescribed due date.
The change is proposed to ensure better compliance and to reduce the inconvenience faced by deductees/collectees when TDS/TCS statements are not furnished on time by deductors/collectors.