Why it is important to file ITR on time?

AL QUSAIS, UAE - Feb. 24, 2020 - PRLog -- This e-filing facility is speedy and accurate, and provides convenience not just for local residents in India but non-resident Indians (NRIs) as well.Tax consultant Dubai and authorised intermediaries offer services for electronically filing I-T returns on behalf of taxpayers, under the Electronic Furnishing of Return of Income Scheme, 2007.

When should taxpayers file their returns?

The last date of filing of income tax return (ITR) for a financial year, say, 1st Apr 2018 to 31st March 2019, is 31st July 2019, unless extended by the I-T department. Taxpayers can e-file their tax returns any time before the specified date.

Avoid penalty

If taxpayers do not submit their income tax return (ITR) on or before the deadline, they are liable to pay a penalty of up to Rs 10,000 for late payment. If they file their returns after 31st July and on or before 31st December, they are required to pay Rs 5,000 as a penalty. Also, in case taxpayers file their returns after 31st December, the penalty levied on them will be Rs 10,000 which is applicable for those who have taxable income of over Rs 5 lakh. If the taxable income of taxpayers is up to Rs 5 lakh and they have delayed their ITR process(https://www.alankit.ae/income-tax-return.aspx), they must pay a penalty of Rs 1,000.

Avoid one percent monthly interest

Besides the penalty stated above, taxpayers must file income tax return (ITR) in order to avoid additional interest charges. By not making timely payments and having tax dues, taxpayers need to pay 1 percent penal interest on the tax amount which is due. This is in addition to a higher penalty of Rs 5,000 or Rs 10,000, whichever is applicable.

Avoid last minute hassles or stress

Although the online facility makes things a lot easier for professionals, yet, the task of e-filing should not be done at the last minute. This is because the chances of errors or missing out on one or more tax savings which were due to you could become higher. Moreover, a taxpayer gets enough time to arrange relevant documents viz. TDS certificates, loan repayment statements, interest certificates, Form 26AS, etc. Also, one should try to e-file early in order to avoid heavy website traffic.