23 July 2014
Take for example. Return of AY 2014-15 After due date belated return can be filed upto 31.03.2015 without any penalty. Belated return can be filed from 01.04.2015 to 31.03.2016 but subject to penalty of Rs u/s 271F. Rs 5000 is maximum penalty and levy of penalty is at the discretion of AO after giving assessee a reasonable opportunity of being heard. He mayor may not levy penalty. No need to pay penalty at the time of filing of return.