[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Date]
[Name of the Income Tax Officer]
[Address of the Income Tax Office]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to bring to your attention the delay in filing my Income Tax Return (ITR) for the assessment year [mention the relevant assessment year] within the statutory due date of [mention the due date as per the Income Tax Act]. I sincerely apologize for the oversight on my part, and I would like to request for condonation of the delay in filing my ITR.
I understand that as per the Income Tax Act, filing the ITR within the prescribed due date is a statutory requirement, and any delay may attract penalties or consequences. However, due to [mention the reason for the delay], I was unable to file my ITR within the stipulated time.
I assure you that it was not intentional, and I deeply regret the delay in complying with my tax obligations. I have always been a law-abiding citizen and have promptly filed my ITR in the past years. This delay was an exception, and I take full responsibility for it.
I request your kind consideration in condoning the delay in filing my ITR and waiving any penalties or consequences that may arise due to the delay. I have now filed my ITR, and I am ready to pay any applicable taxes, interest, or late filing fees, if any, as per the Income Tax Act.
I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused due to the delay in filing my ITR and assure you that I will be more diligent in complying with my tax obligations in the future. I request your kind understanding and favorable consideration in this matter.
I have attached the necessary documents, including my ITR, for your reference. Please let me know if any further information or clarification is required from my end. I am ready to cooperate fully and promptly to rectify the situation.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your positive response.
Yours faithfully,
[Contact Number]
[Email Address]
