Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Missed Tax Deadline? File Belated Returns with Fees
If you missed the extended deadline to file your income tax return, you can still file a 'belated return' until December 31.
There is a late fee: ₹1,000 if your income is up to ₹5 lakh, and ₹5,000 if it's over ₹5 lakh.
Also, interest may apply on unpaid taxes.
Make sure to match the pre-filled data and validate your bank details, as well as e-verify within 30 days.
After December, you can request a 'condonation of delay'.
Taxpayers can still file late income tax returns.
The extended deadline has passed.
Belated returns can be filed until December 31.
Late fees apply, based on income.
Taxpayers should pay pending taxes and verify details.
- Who
- Taxpayers
- What
- Filing Belated Income Tax Returns
- When
- Deadline was extended to Tuesday; Belated returns accepted until December 31
- Where
- India
- Why
- To comply with tax regulations and avoid penalties
Taxpayers
Tax Authorities
Filing on Time
Taxpayers
Taxpayers want to avoid late fees.
Tax Authorities
Authorities aim to enforce deadlines to ensure compliance.
- Belated Return Deadline
- December 31
- Late Fee (Income <= ₹5 lakh)
- ₹1,000
- Late Fee (Income > ₹5 lakh)
- ₹5,000
- E-verification Deadline
- 30 days after filing
