Filling of Nil ITR-I can attract penalty for F.Y. 2013-2014

[manan pandya]

dear experts,

i have been filling of itr-1 from f.y. 2008-2009 to f.y. 2012-13 with no tax liability (Nil Return) but from f.y. 2013-14 i couldn't file it and due date of filling return is over for f.y. 2013-14 ...but i want to continue to file. as a nil return .

so is there any way to file ? pls. guide ..

regards,

Manan Pandya

AI Summary

Missed Filing Deadline? You Can Still Submit Nil Income Tax Return for 2013-2014 Under Section 139. A user inquired about filing a Nil Income Tax Return for the financial year 2013-2014 after missing the deadline, having consistently filed Nil Returns from 2008-2009 to 2012-2013. The user sought guidance on whether it was still possible to file for 2013-2014. A respondent advised that it is still possible to file the return, emphasizing that when there is no tax liability, there is no need to pay interest, referencing Section 139 of the Income Tax Act.