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Immunity from penalty and prosecution, Sec 270AA Form 68 (new Sec 440 Form 161)
- If the addition is small or hard to fight, you can pay the tax and interest and ask for immunity from the 50% or 200% penalty and from prosecution, instead of appealing.
- Deadline: Within one month from the end of the month in which the assessment or reassessment order is received; tax and interest paid within the period in the demand notice
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If the addition is small or hard to fight, you can pay the tax and interest and ask for immunity from the 50% or 200% penalty and from prosecution, instead of appealing. We compare both routes, check the payment and file the immunity form on time.
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