Filing ITR: You can file updated income tax return for past two years before March 31. Check the rules that apply
Live MintIf you somehow failed to file your income tax return for any of the past two years, you can still file an updated income tax return. Notably, the last date to file updated income tax return for 2021-22 is March 31, 2025. It can be filed in following cases: If the return was previously not filed or if the return was filed but one of the following scenarios happened: a) Taxpayer did not report income correctly b) While filing the return, wrong heads of income was chosen c) Rate of tax was not correct in previous ITR It can also be filed in these scenarios a) To reduce carried forward loss b) To reduce unabsorbed depreciation c) To reduce tax credit under section 115JB/ 115JC However, one cannot file if there is a nil return or a return of loss. 1) Nil return or a return of a loss 2) Has the effect of decreasing the total tax liability determined based on return furnished for the relevant AY 3) It would result in extra refund of tax based on return furnished for the relevant AY 4) Also, taxpayers can't file an updated return in case of search and seizure or in case where any prosecution proceedings have been initiated.