NRI woman declared Rs 43,796 income in ITR but didn’t report Rs 14 lakh interest; faced 200% penalty – how she got it reduced to 50% in ITAT

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The NRI woman's advocate explained that she is a 57-year-old lady with limited technological knowledge and had entrusted an accountant with all her tax-related compliance; hence, she was not made aware of the notices issued. Moreover, after becoming aware of her mistake, the lady even paid the tax liability with appropriate interest. Read on to know how ITAT ruled in her favour.