The maximum penalty which can be charged is Rs. 10,000. If you file your ITR after the due date (31st August 2018) but before 31st December 2018, a penalty of Rs 5,000 will be levied. For returns filed later than 31st December 2018, the penalty levied will be increased to Rs 10,000. There is a relief given to small taxpayers – the IT department has stated that if the total income does not exceed Rs 5 lakh, the maximum penalty levied for delay will be Rs 1,000.
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