Section-446 : Failure to get accounts audited

1. Section-446 as per act

If any person fails to get his accounts audited for any tax year or years or furnish the audit report as required under section 63, the Assessing Officer may impose a penalty on such person, which shall be the lesser of––

1. 0.5% of the total sales, turnover, or gross receipts in business, or the gross receipts in profession for such tax year or years; or
2. one lakh fifty thousand rupees

2. Help and useful links for Section-446

1. Income Tax Help Center
2. Income Tax Act 2025 Home
3. Income Tax Penalties: What and When?
4. Self Service (DIY) Income Tax Filing made Easy