Timely and accurate SFT (Form 61A) filing is essential for specified reporting entities to comply with the Income Tax Act and avoid notices or penalties.
We assist banks, financial institutions, companies, government bodies, registrars and other reporting entities in preparing and filing Form 61A accurately and within the prescribed timelines.
From identifying reportable transactions and validating data to preparing the statement and resolving filing issues, we provide end-to-end support to help ensure a smooth and compliant filing process.
How we help
- Identify reportable transactions.
- Validate data and required reporting fields.
- Prepare Form 61A in the prescribed format.
- Support filing through the reporting portal.
- Prepare correction statements where errors or omissions are identified.
- Assist with filing-related issues and reporting queries.
Frequently asked questions
Form 61A is the Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) prescribed under the Income Tax Act. It is used to report specified high-value financial transactions to the Income Tax Department.
The filing requirement applies to specified reporting entities such as banks, cooperative banks, financial institutions, companies, registrars, government authorities, mutual funds and other entities notified under the Income Tax Rules.
Depending on the nature of the reporting entity, transactions may include high-value cash deposits, property transactions, investments, credit card payments, purchase of bonds or shares, mutual fund investments and other specified financial transactions.
Delayed, inaccurate or non-filing of Form 61A may result in notices, penalties and additional compliance requirements under the Income Tax Act.
We assist with identifying reportable transactions, data validation, preparation of Form 61A, filing through the reporting portal, correction statements and responding to filing-related issues.
Yes. If an SFT has already been filed with errors or omissions, we can assist in preparing and submitting correction statements to help ensure accurate reporting.
Outsourcing SFT compliance can reduce the risk of reporting errors, save internal resources and support timely filing by professionals familiar with the reporting requirements.