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Who Should File ITR-6?


Eligible Entities:

Companies (other than those claiming exemption under Section 11): Any company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 or 2013, or under any other applicable law in India can file ITR-6, provided they are not claiming exemption under Section 11.
Resident Companies: Companies incorporated and operating in India can file ITR-6.

Ineligible Entities:

Individuals
Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs)
Firms
Associations of Persons (AOPs)
Bodies of Individuals (BOIs)
Local Authorities
Artificial Juridical Persons (other than companies)
Companies claiming exemption under Section 11 (Income from property held for charitable or religious purposes).

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Schedules and Their Purposes

Schedule Purpose
Bank Account Details Details of the bank accounts used by the company.
Schedule-HP Income from House Property.
Schedule-BP Income from business and profession.
Schedule-DPM Depreciation on plant and machinery.
Schedule-DOA Summary of depreciation on all assets.
Schedule-DCG Capital gains on the sale of depreciable assets.
Schedule-ESR Expenditure on scientific research (Section 35).
Schedule-CG Income from capital gains.
Schedule-OS Income from other sources.
Schedule-CYLA Current year's losses set off.
Schedule-BFLA Set off of unabsorbed losses from previous years.
Schedule-CFL Carry forward of losses to future years.
Schedule-UD Unabsorbed depreciation and allowances.
Schedule-ICDS Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS).
Schedule-10AA Deductions under Section 10AA.
Schedule-80G Donations eligible for deduction under Section 80G.
Schedule-VIA Deductions under Chapter VI-A (Section 80).
Schedule-SI Special income taxed at special rates.
Schedule-PTI Pass-through income from business trust/investment funds.
Schedule-EI Exempted incomes not chargeable to tax.
Schedule-MAT Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) details under Section 115JB.
Schedule-DDT Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) details.
Schedule-BBS Tax on buyback of shares.
Schedule-ESI Statement of foreign income and tax relief.
Schedule-IT Details of advance tax paid and self-assessment tax.
Schedule-TDS Details of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on incomes.
Schedule-TCS Tax Collected at Source (TCS) details.
Schedule-FSI Foreign Source Income (FSI) statement.
Schedule-TR Foreign tax relief details.
Schedule-FA Foreign assets and income details.
Schedule-SH1 Shareholding details of unlisted companies.
Schedule-SH2 Shareholding details of start-ups.
Schedule-AL1 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year.
Schedule-GST GST turnover details.
Schedule-FD Details of payments/receipts made in foreign currency.




ITR 6: Eligibility and Filing Guidelines



ITR-6 Filing Deadline

The filing deadlines for ITR-6 are as follows:

  • For companies whose accounts are audited under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act: October 31st of the assessment year.
  • For companies required to report under Form 3CEB: November 30th of the assessment year.
  • For companies whose accounts are not audited: July 31st of the assessment year.

Penalties for Late Filing of ITR-6

  1. Late Filing Penalty Under Section 234F: If the return is filed after the due date but before 31st December, the penalty is ₹5,000. For taxpayers with an income less than ₹5 lakh, the penalty is reduced to ₹1,000.
  2. Interest Under Section 234A: Interest will be charged at 1% per month or part of the month on the outstanding tax amount if the tax is not paid by the due date. The interest continues to accumulate until the actual payment is made.
  3. Penalty for Failure to File Return Under Section 271F: A penalty of ₹5,000 may be levied if the ITR is not filed within the prescribed due date, even after any extensions.

How to File ITR-6?

Steps to file ITR-6:

  1. Prepare Financial Statements: Gather all necessary documents such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and other required financial details.
  2. Log in to the Income Tax e-Filing Portal: Use your company’s PAN to log into the Income Tax portal.
  3. Fill in the ITR-6 Form: Complete the form by providing the required details in the different sections and schedules.
  4. Verify and Validate: Ensure that all the details are accurate and complete. Use the validation tool available on the portal to check for any errors.
  5. Submit the Form: Once the form is filled out and validated, submit it online.
  6. E-Verify: After submission, e-verify the return using one of the available methods such as Aadhar OTP, net banking, or by sending a signed physical copy of the ITR-V to CPC Bangalore.


Documents Needed for Filing ITR-6

While no physical documents are required to be attached to the ITR-6 form itself, the following should be available for reference:

No Documents Need to Be Attached

While submitting the ITR-6, there is no need to attach physical copies of documents. However, taxpayers must retain all supporting documents for future reference and possible scrutiny by the Income Tax Department.



Conclusion


ITR-6 filing is an essential compliance process for corporate entities. Companies must ensure that all details are accurately reported, and all tax obligations are fulfilled within the prescribed timelines to avoid penalties and legal issues. E-filing makes the process more convenient, but companies must ensure they have all the necessary information before filing.

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