What is Penalty for failure to furnish statement of financial transaction or reportable account? What is Penalty for furnishing inaccurate statement of financial transaction or reportable account? Section 271FA and 271FAA of Income Tax Act 1961

Penalty for failure to furnish statement of financial transaction or reportable account and Penalty for furnishing inaccurate statement of financial transaction or reportable account are defined under section 271FA and 271FAA of Income Tax Act 1961. Provisions under these Sections are:

Section 271FA of Income Tax Act "Penalty for failure to furnish statement of financial transaction or reportable account"

271FA. If a person who is required to furnish a statement of financial transaction or reportable account under sub-section (1) of section 285BA, fails to furnish such statement within the time prescribed under sub-section (2) thereof, the income-tax authority prescribed under said sub-section (1) may direct that such person shall pay, by way of penalty, a sum of five hundred rupees for every day during which such failure continues:

Provided that where such person fails to furnish the statement within the period specified in the notice issued under sub-section (5) of section 285BA, he shall pay, by way of penalty, a sum of one thousand rupees for every day during which the failure continues, beginning from the day immediately following the day on which the time specified in such notice for furnishing the statement expires.

 

Section 271FAA of Income Tax Act "Penalty for furnishing inaccurate statement of financial transaction or reportable account"

271FAA. If a person referred to in 22[***] sub-section (1) of section 285BA, who is required to furnish a statement under that section, provides inaccurate information in the statement, and where-

(a) the inaccuracy is due to a failure to comply with the due diligence requirement prescribed under sub-section (7) of section 285BA or is deliberate on the part of that person; or

(b) the person knows of the inaccuracy at the time of furnishing the statement of financial transaction or reportable account, but does not inform the prescribed income-tax authority or such other authority or agency; or

(c) the person discovers the inaccuracy after the statement of financial transaction or reportable account is furnished and fails to inform and furnish correct information within the time specified under sub-section (6) of section 285BA,

then, the prescribed income-tax authority may direct that such person shall pay, by way of penalty, a sum of fifty thousand rupees.

 

Income Tax Act 1961

What is Failure to furnish returns, comply with notices, concealment of income, etc? Section 271 of Income Tax Act 1961

What is Failure to keep, maintain or retain books of account, documents, etc? What is Penalty for failure to keep and maintain information and document, etc., in respect of certain transactions? Section 271A and 271AA of Income Tax Act 1961

What is Penalty where search has been initiated? What is Penalty where search has been initiated? Section 271AAA and 271AAB of Income Tax Act 1961

What is the meaning of Failure to get accounts audited? What is the Penalty for failure to furnish report under section 92E? Section 271B and 271BA of Income Tax Act 1961

What is the meaning of Failure to subscribe to the eligible issue of capital? What is Penalty for failure to deduct tax at source? Section 271BB and 271C of Income Tax Act 1961

What is Penalty for failure to collect tax at source? What is Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 269SS? Section 271CA and 271D of Income Tax Act 1961

What is Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 269T? What is Penalty for failure to furnish return of income? Section 271E and 271F of Income Tax Act 1961

What is Penalty for failure to furnish statement of financial transaction or reportable account? What is Penalty for furnishing inaccurate statement of financial transaction or reportable account? Section 271FA and 271FAA of Income Tax Act 1961

What is Penalty for failure to furnish statement or information or document by an eligible investment fund? What is Penalty for failure to furnish return of fringe benefits? Section 271FAB and 271FB of Income Tax Act 1961

What is Penalty for failure to furnish information or document under section 92D? What is Penalty for failure to furnish information or document under section 285A? Section 271G and 271GA of Income Tax Act 1961

What is Penalty for failure to furnish statements, etc? What is Penalty for failure to furnish information or furnishing inaccurate information under section 195? Section 271H and 271I of Income Tax Act 1961