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ITR 2021-22: How does a belated income tax return differ from regular one?

Filing your income tax return on time is always the best option. We explain what happens when you file it late

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BS Web Team New Delhi
The last date to file the income tax return (ITR) has been fixed at July 31, 2022, by the income tax department (I-T department). It is mandatory to file the ITR for people with an annual income greater than Rs 2.5 lakh. However, sometimes a taxpayer might miss the July 31 deadline.

In that case, they can file a belated ITR up to December 31, 2022. A belated ITR is filed after the due date, while a regular ITR is filed before the due date.

The belated ITR also attracts a penalty. If the annual income is less than Rs

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