Go Ad-Free on CAclubindia with Daily Mobile Updates. Subscribe Now!

penalty u/s 234F

11 January 2019

We are filling return for the A.Y. 2018-19 of non-taxable income. the portal shows penalty u/s 234F of Rs.1000, whether penalty is liable for non-taxable income

Reply
Follow
Share

6 Replies

Dhirajlal Rambhia (SEO Sai Gr. Hosp.) (177864 Points)
Replied 11 January 2019

What do you mean by non-taxable income?

Whether it exceeds 2.5 lakhs?

Whether filing of return is madatory in your case?

Upgrade to CAclubindia Pro. Subscribe Now!

Thooya (Accountant) (170 Points)
Replied 11 January 2019

if your gross income before deductions U/s 80c is more than 2.5 lakh you have to pay Rs.1000 penalty

lokesh agrawal (142 Points)
Replied 11 January 2019

if gross income is less than 2.5 lakh then no need to pay 1000?

Thooya (Accountant) (170 Points)
Replied 11 January 2019

yes, it won't show you

v k s supraja (intermediate) (216 Points)
Replied 11 January 2019

No penalty under section 234F attracts if income is below the basic exemption limit (i.e.,2.5/3/5Lakhs)

Upgrade to CAclubindia Pro. Subscribe Now!

rama krishnan (12239 Points)
Replied 12 January 2019

section 234f reads as below

Without prejudice to the provisions of this Act, where a person required to furnish a return of income under section 139, fails to do so within the time prescribed in sub-section (1) of said section, he shall pay, by way of fee, a sum of,—

so if the person is not required to file Return Of income and if he files a return of income declaring gross income below taxable limit, then 234f will not attract. this is my opinion, correct me if I am wrong

1 Like