Hi Sir, I have been trying to file IT returns for the current assessment year for a relative but there seems to be some problem in linking bank account with the IT portal. I have all data prepared because of the issue the portal does not allow to proceed further. In this regard I have filed a grievance also but there is no satisfactory solution. In such a case if things are right after the deadline, will I have to pay fine for as late filing . In this case I will be filing for refund of TDS , the assessee falls under non taxable slab.

Dear Mr Tanna, Before soliciting your sincere opinion I must first congratulate and compliment you for the benevolent job being done to alleviate the problems being faced by the solo taxpayers from the pounce of the IT Office. I would request you to go through my problem which is very much exhaustive and moreover disheartening for the busy people like you. I am a retd employee from LIC in the FY 2020/21. In FY 2021/22 I had received arrears of salary along with commutation of pension and leave encashment. The employer while finalizing the IT for 2021/22 had deducted IT giving the exemption for comm pension, 80CC and 80D without the benefit under sec 89. While filing IT I could see the effect of AIS. Without any further deduction except under 80 TTB, I tried to confirm the Total Taxable Income as per 26AS/AIS. The self-assessed tax was to be paid on three dates because of the ATM limit etc. The last payment which was on 28th July, could not be successful and was debited on 29th as a result I could not add the CIN No etc., on the Add box of tax payment. Since the total amount of tax was paid before the last date i.e 31st I did submit a short paid ITR presuming it would be taken care of. On 1st Aug I received a message under sec 143 with a demand due for 4660/. The e-file status was showing the ITR is under process with O/S demand Nil (four Green tick was displayed). Till Aug 30th when I found the ITR is not accepted despite the grievances as cited above, again I paid the balance amount going thru the demand due option, there also I faced the same problem from bank. The amount could be debited on 31St Aug. I did pay the amount thinking the ITR and tax deposit are different Module. Moreover after filing ITR I made a query with the ITO regarding exemption of Transfer grant which should have been allowed at source. They denied it under pretext that no further exemption after filling. In order to see the last payment due appear under SAT head I had submitted a grievance which was not seen till I spoke to the help desk. One reply came with so many tags to file revised IT under section 131 (5). While I visited for re-file, I could see the interest amount along with an increased taxable income thus returned back. Now my questions are: 1. How the taxable income would vary when a letter under 143 is issued with a demand? 2. If I am to re-submit the ITR under Sec 131 (5) can I restrict the taxable income to the earlier one? 3. Can they alter the taxable income when Sec 143 is invoked? 4. Finally, should I conform to the query or wait till they make their earlier demand set right. Sir I had filled it by myself without the help of a professional. Your opinion would be mostly an antidote against the IT virus that has made me upset. Eagerly awaiting your reply.

Sir, After a hospitalization in June and July of the current year, my relative with taxable pension expired before filing ITR on due date. I understand that it is the duty of the heir to fulfil the task of filing the ITR. While form 16 can be obtained from bank, Form 24AS can be accessed through Tax Portal login only. But password is unknown. To verify possible communication from the from the IT dept, the email address and password is also not known. Please advise how to proceed in such a situation. If we approach the IT Office, will they help in digging out the Form 26AS? I assume there is a fine (of Rs,5000/- in this case) for belated ITR filing. Is there any provision to request for any exemption on fine by submitting the PAN and death certificate?

My sin filed ITR for AY 25-26 in time! His company deducted TDS of approx. Rs 14000/-, but the company deposited first installment of around Rs 4000/- and didn't deposit the balance amount of approx. Rs 11000/-with IT authorities. As a result he had to deposit Rs 6000/- u/s 143(1) as tax. Do IT authorities check whether companies have deposited TDS with IT authorities? And what is the remedy. This year also, Jan-Mar-25 salaries not yet credited in his account, nor is there any info on EPF (company's share) for AY 25-26. Don't IT authorities care.

My son could not file the IT return within due date. Can he file now. Is any penalty have to pay and how much. Regards