Late ITR: ₹1,000 or ₹5,000 fee

The ITR-1 FAQ of the Income Tax Department lists the fee for filing after the due date: ₹1,000 if total income is up to ₹5 lakh, ₹5,000 if it is more.

Example

Illustrative. Total income ₹7.2 lakh, return filed late → fee ₹5,000, plus interest on any unpaid tax.

Important

Keep all payslips and Form 16 in one place — most late returns are late because papers are missing.

Keep ready

• ☐ All monthly payslips
• ☐ Form 16 from each employer
• ☐ Bank interest certificates
• ☐ Rent receipts if you claim HRA

Salary slip template — keep monthly pay in one file 👇

Source: Income Tax Department, ITR-1 FAQ.