Penalty for delayed filing of Income Tax return for AY 2018-19 onwards
If ITR for AY 2018-19 is filed after due date (31th July for individuals without audit, 30th Sept for other persons) but before 31st Dec of the Assesment year (31-12-2018 in case of Assessment year 2018-19) then Penalty of Rs.5000/- will be levied and If ITR is filed after 31st Dec then Rs. 10000 will be levied as penalty.
Exception:- If the total Income of a person is below or equal to Rs. 5 Lakhs, then penalty will be restricted to Rs.1000 only. more