Form 64d - Income Tax

Form 64D is an Income Tax form in India that needs to be furnished under section 115UB of the Income Tax Act, 1961. It is a form used for reporting income paid or credited by an investment fund to its investors or unit holders.

Investment funds, such as mutual funds, alternative investment funds, or any other fund that pays or credits income to its investors or unit holders, are required to file Form 64D. This form enables the investment fund to report the income distributed to its investors, which helps in tax compliance.

Form 64D requires the investment fund to provide details such as the name of the fund, its Permanent Account Number (PAN), and the financial year for which the form is being filed. It also seeks information about the investors or unit holders, including their names, PAN, and the amount of income paid or credited to them during the relevant financial year.

Investment funds are required to file Form 64D on or before the due date for furnishing the income tax return for that financial year. The exact due date may vary depending on the specific type of investment fund and its financial year end.

Form 64D can be submitted to the Income Tax Department electronically through the authorized e-filing portal or utility. The investment fund may also be required to furnish physical copies of the form, along with other supporting documents, to the relevant income tax authorities.

Failure to file Form 64D or furnishing inaccurate or incomplete information in the form can attract penalties under the Income Tax Act. Investment funds may face interest and late fees for non-compliance, and in severe cases, there could be potential prosecution for willful evasion of tax.

Yes, investment funds can revise or rectify Form 64D after filing, if necessary. In case of any errors or omissions in the originally filed form, the fund can submit a revised Form 64D with the correct information and explanations for the revision.

The Income Tax Act does not provide for any specific exemption from filing Form 64D. Investment funds that pay or credit income to their investors or unit holders during a financial year are required to comply with the filing requirements under section 115UB.

While the Income Tax Department encourages electronic filing of Form 64D through authorized e-filing portals or utilities, it may also allow manual filing in certain cases. However, it is advisable to check the latest guidelines and procedures for filing Form 64D to ensure compliance.

Yes, there can be penalties for late filing of Form 64D under the Income Tax Act. The specific penalty amount may depend on the extent of delay and other factors, as prescribed in the relevant provisions of the Act and rules.