Section 271B Penalty Is Unsustainable Since AO Considered Tax Audit Report Before Completing Reassessment, Holds ITAT:
The ITAT held that the belated filing of the tax audit report was a technical breach since it was submitted before reassessment was completed and considered by the AO.
ITAT Holds Delayed Tax Audit Report Filing a Mere Technical Breach
Saloni Kumari
Jul 19, 2026
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Section 271B Penalty Is Unsustainable Since AO Considered Tax Audit Report Before Completing Reassessment, Holds ITAT
The ITAT held that the belated filing of the tax audit report was a technical breach since it was submitted before reassessment was completed and considered by the AO.
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Saloni is a Content Writer with 2+ years of experience at studycafe.in. She writes legal, taxation, and finance related content including GST, Income Tax etc. Skilled in translating complex judicial pronouncements and regulatory developments into clear, and reader-friendly articles. Experienced in covering judgements of ITAT, High Court, GSTAT, and news related to Income Tax, GST, and corporate law. She can be reached at [email protected].
Saloni is a Content Writer with 2+ years of experience at studycafe.in. She writes legal, taxation, and finance related content including GST, Income Tax etc. Skilled in translating complex judicial pronouncements and regulatory developments into clear, and reader-friendly articles. Experienced in covering judgements of ITAT, High Court, GSTAT, and news related to Income Tax, GST, and corporate law. She can be reached at [email protected].
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