What is Form 9a of Income Tax Act?

CC Posted by: Chirag Choudhary
• 04 October, 2025
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Form 9A is an Income tax application form which is used for exercising the option under clause (2) of sub-section (1) of the Income Tax Act. By using this form, entities can claim an exemption on their accumulated income from the Income tax. 

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  • Harshal Sutar 14 October, 2025

    What are the consequences of filing Form 9A with incorrect information or not filing Form 9A?

    • S
      Savetaxs 15 October, 2025

      Here are some of the consequences of not filing or entering incorrect mistakes in your Form 9A: 

      • This can lead to the rejection of your Form 9A. 
      • It can result in the rejection of your exemption under section 11. 
      • Providing incorrect information or not filing the Form 9A can lead to penalties and legal consequences under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

      To avoid all these consequences, you should file your Form 9A and provide all the correct information to ensure the correct filing of your Form 9A and avoid any implication by the Income Tax Department.  

  • Shikhar Shiromani 11 October, 2025

    What are the fees for filing a Form 9A?

    • S
      Savetaxs 11 October, 2025

      There are no fees for filing Form 9A, but it is advised that you should check the latest updates through the official Income Tax website to make sure that there are no extra charges or fees applicable for filing Form 9A.

  • Vipul Dulani 09 October, 2025

    When should the Form 9A be filled? 

    • NK
      Neel Kaul 14 October, 2025

      For submitting the Form 9A, you will need to attach some of the documents which are described below: 

      • A valid trust deed. 
      • A registration certificate. 
      • Audited financial statements. 

      and any other documents which is prescribed by the authorities. 

    • LJ
      lucky jain 12 October, 2025

      You should file your Form 9A before the due date of the Income tax return filing for the relevant assessment year. Try to file your Form 9A early to avoid late form submissions and penalties.

    • S
      Savetaxs 10 October, 2025

      Form 9A should be filled before the due date of the Income tax return, which is 31 October, if the audit is necessary. 

  • Radhika Raina 05 October, 2025

    The 9A form can be filed by entities like trusts, funds, institutions, universities, or those who are exempted under section 10 (23C) 11, 12 of the Income Tax Act. 

    • CC
      Charvi Choudhary 08 October, 2025

      The main purpose of this is to exercise the option under clause (2) of the Income Tax Act of 1961. This will help the entities to claim their exempt income from the income tax.

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