Belated ITR FilingMissed the last date to file ITR? File a belated ITR
Get your late filing right with our experienced CAs who will review your income & tax details and handle the filing for you.
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Missed the last date to file ITR? File a belated ITR
Get your late filing right with our experienced CAs who will review your income & tax details and handle the filing for you.
How 1 Finance makes the belated ITR filing process easier for you?
DIY tax filing can be risky
DIY tax filing seems simple, but a missed deduction or incorrect tax details can mean paying more tax than you actually owe, or even drawing income tax notices.
Professional tax support
Experienced Chartered Accountants apply the specific checks a belated return needs, like income verification, deduction eligibility, and TDS reconciliation, directly to your filing. You also get one-on-one support to resolve any tax questions as they come up.
Aligned with current tax rules
Your belated ITR for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) gets prepared and filed under the applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act 1961, including the late filing fee and interest that apply once your original ITR deadline has passed.
What filing a belated ITR still protects
Claim your tax refund
If you've paid more tax than you owe through TDS or advance tax, filing a belated ITR is how you claim that excess back.
Keep your proof of income
Your ITR serves as proof of income for loan and visa applications, and a belated ITR filing still puts that proof on record.
Avoid an income tax notice
If your income is above the exemption limit and no return gets filed, the Income Tax Department can issue a notice and levy penalties beyond the late fee.
What a belated ITR actually costs
A penalty for late filing of income tax return for individuals applies under Section 234F of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
- ₹5,000 where income exceeds ₹5 lakh and ₹1,000 if your total income is ₹5 lakh or less. This is a fixed, one-time charge applied at the time you file a belated return.
- Interest at 1% a month applies separately under Section 234A on any tax left unpaid past your original due date.
Miss this window, and belated ITR filing is no longer an option. Only an Updated Return (ITR-U) remains, carrying a higher tax cost and no right to claim a refund.
How to file your belated ITR with 1 Finance
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Reach out to us
Contact us via WhatsApp or request a callback, and our team will get in touch shortly.
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Share your documents with us
Send across what we ask for, and our CAs will prepare your tax computation under the default new tax regime.
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Review and approve the tax computation
You check the tax computation and confirm you're happy with it before anything gets filed.
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We file your belated ITR and e-verify it
Once you approve, we file your belated return and complete the e-verification process. You'll receive your ITR form and acknowledgment by email.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a belated income tax return?
A belated ITR is a return filed after you miss the original ITR filing deadline. Under Section 139(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, it can still be filed within nine months of the assessment year ending, though a late filing fee and interest on any unpaid tax will apply.
What's the last date to file a belated ITR for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)?
You can file a belated return for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) up to 31st December 2026.
Can I still claim a tax refund if I file a belated return?
Yes. A refund claim remains valid on a belated return filed under Section 139(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Make sure your bank account is pre-validated on the income tax portal, since that's required for the refund to actually reach you.
Do I have to pay a late fee if I file after the due date?
Yes. Under Section 234F of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the fee is ₹5,000 for income exceeding ₹5 lakh, and ₹1,000 for ₹5 lakh and below. Interest of 1% under Section 234A applies separately on a monthly basis for the ITR filed after the due date.
Who needs to file a belated ITR?
Any taxpayer who was required to file a return but missed the original due date needs to file a belated ITR under Section 139(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Can I choose my tax regime while filing a belated return?
No, you cannot choose the tax regime while filing a belated return. If you filed ITR after the due date, the return will be taxed under the default new tax regime.
Can a belated return be revised later?
Yes, you can revise a belated return under Section 139(5) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
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