I recently came across a query: can you go to jail for not filing taxes? So, let me tell you, yes, failing to file taxes in India can lead to imprisonment in certain cases. If you know, under the Income Tax Act, 1961, willful failure to file returns or pay taxes is a punishable offense. You must read on to know more.
Can I Go to Jail for Not Filing Taxes?
Yes. If you watched the news last year, you must have seen a woman was guilty and given a six-month jail sentence by a Delhi court for failing to file an income tax return of Rs 2 crores. After hearing arguments and considering the case\'s circumstances, additional chief metropolitan magistrate Mayank Mittal condemned the woman, who was identified as Savitri.
So, the severity of punishment depends on the amount of tax evasion and intent.
A penalty of Rs.1,000 to Rs.10,000 under Section 234F can be levied for late filing, depending on income and delay.
Avoiding prosecution is possible if the taxpayer proves no willful intent or reasonable cause for delay (e.g., illness or natural calamity). I hope this answers your query.
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Can You Go to Jail for Not Filing Taxes?
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