Return Submission

[M K Bajaj]

Hello,

I have filled service tax return for sep 11 halfyearly, online and uploaded the same online too. During submission printout of various screens appeared have been taken and kept for record..

Now the service tax department is saying that the said return is only saved online and is not submitted.  They are also saying that, since, the said is unfiled make a payment of late filing and re-submit the return.

Please Help.

[YAGAY andSUN]

Dear Sir,

 

The Department is absolutely right on their view point that you would have to pay penalty for it and resubmitt the return.

I had read about this in ELT that such kind of event will surely make assessee to pay the fines and penalties etc.

This is for your kind information.

 

Regards,

 

Pradeep Khatri

[NEERAJ KUMAR, RANCHI]

Dear Mr Bajaj

If your return has not been submitted  successfully online, department is not resposble.  You'll have be to pay penalty. It is like written on bus or train that "yatri apne saman ki suraksha swaym karein". Many people facing such problem. For avoiding such problem do not submit your return on the last day. Do it early.

[YAGAY andSUN]

Neeraj Sir,

Your reply brought smile on my stressed face.

Thanks & Best Regards,

Pradeep Khatri

 

AI Summary

Taxpayer Challenges: Online Tax Return Submission Dispute Over Penalty for Alleged Late Filing Underlines Common Issues An individual submitted a service tax return online for the half-year ending September 2011, but the tax department claims it was only saved, not submitted, and demands a late filing penalty. One respondent agrees with the department, citing legal precedents that require penalties for such errors. Another respondent advises that the responsibility lies with the filer, comparing it to a traveler's duty to secure their belongings, and suggests submitting returns before the deadline to avoid similar issues. The discussion highlights common challenges faced by taxpayers in ensuring successful online submissions.