ITR filing after 31 July: Can you still submit your tax return? Check process, due date and other details
Eshita Gain
What to do if you missed July 31 ITR filing due date?
Filing belated return: If you have an income above ₹5 lakh, the penalty is up to ₹5,000. For those with an income of of ₹5 lakh or lower, the maximum late filing fee is ₹1,000.
Having unpaid taxes: If a person owes tax, the late filing fee applies in addition to the interest charged on the pending amount under Section 234A. A simple interest of 1% per month or part of the month is charged on the unpaid tax amount, which is calculated from the applicable ITR due date for the relevant financial year until the date the return is actually filed.
Missing the belated return due date: If you also miss the belated return deadline, then an updated return can be filed within 48 months from the end of the relevant assessment year. Except in certain circumstances, it can be filed whether or not the taxpayer has previously filed an original, belated or revised return for the relevant assessment year.
ITR deadline for businesses and professionals
Non-audit cases: The ITR filing due date is August 31, 2026.
Tax audit cases: The return filing deadline is October 31, 2026.
Other consequences for not filing ITR within the original due date
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