Setback For Taxpayers: You Can't Claim Tax Refund For These Periods As New Rule Kicks In

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently released a circular addressing the process for submitting condonation of delay applications related to filing Income Tax Returns (ITR). This request enables taxpayers to file their ITRs even after the official deadline for submission or revision has passed.

Zee Media Bureau | Nov 20, 2024, 16:02 PM IST

Setback For Taxpayers: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently released a circular addressing the process for submitting condonation of delay applications related to filing Income Tax Returns (ITR). This request enables taxpayers to file their ITRs even after the official deadline for submission or revision has passed.

By doing so, individuals can claim refunds for past income tax payments or carry forward and offset losses from previous financial years, ensuring compliance and financial recovery despite the delay. Notably, the Income Tax Department is governed by the Central Board for Direct Taxes (CBDT) and is part of the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance.

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CBDT's New Circular

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The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a new circular regarding the condonation of delay in filing Income Tax Returns (ITR). 

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Delay Condonation Of Dealy Requests

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Taxpayers file condonation of delay requests to claim income tax refunds or carry forward and set off past losses. 

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Filing Past Returns

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This application allows taxpayers to file overdue ITRs to claim old refunds or adjust losses from previous years.

 

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Reduced Time Limit

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The circular has reduced the time limit to apply for condonation of delay to five years from the end of the financial year when the ITR was initially due.

 

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Previous Income Tax Department's Rule

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The earlier 2015 circular allowed taxpayers to file the condonation delay application within six years from the end of the financial year in which the ITR was required to be filed. 

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Time Limit To Accept Or Reject Condonation Delay Request

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The circular mandates that delay condonation applications should, as far as possible, be resolved within six months of their receipt. 

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Circular Issued on October 1, 2024

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This important update was announced by CBDT on October 1, 2024, impacting taxpayers and their claims. (Image Credit: Freepik)

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